Sutherland Shire Council

Lucas Heights

NSW2234

Lucas Heights at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

4

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Lucas Heights.

The postcode for Lucas Heights is 2234 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.

Lucas Heights (2234) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.

Lucas Heights has roughly 4 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Lucas Heights scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lucas Heights's population at 4, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

4

Median age

56

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$600/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$510/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

4

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

10

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft3 (30.0%)
Disorderly conduct2 (20.0%)
Against justice procedures2 (20.0%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (20.0%)
Drug offences1 (10.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

15

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lucas Heights.

Local schools for Lucas Heights

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Engadine West Public School

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Lucas Heights Community School

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Engadine Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.4°C

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Lucas Heights.

What is the Lucas Heights postcode?
Lucas Heights is in the 2234 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
Where is Lucas Heights?
Lucas Heights is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2234. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Lucas Heights?
The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $510.
What schools are in Lucas Heights?
There are 20 schools serving Lucas Heights on this page, including Engadine West Public School, Lucas Heights Community School, Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School.
How walkable is Lucas Heights?
Lucas Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
What suburbs are near Lucas Heights?
Lucas Heights is close to Barden Ridge, Engadine, Menai Central, Heathcote, Menai.
What is the population of Lucas Heights?
The population of Lucas Heights is approximately 4 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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