Maroubra - North

Maroubra - North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Maroubra - North's population is approximately 10,366 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 576 people, a 5.9% rise from the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 9,790. The estimated resident population was 10,307 in June 2024, with an additional 62 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 5,727 persons per square kilometer, placing Maroubra - North within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Maroubra - North has exhibited resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.1%, outperforming the SA3 area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a 2021 base year are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Maroubra - North is expected to grow by approximately 783 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of around 7.0% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Maroubra - North, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Maroubra - North averaged approximately 22 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 112 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, one new resident per year per dwelling constructed has been observed between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average value of new dwellings developed is $668,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In this financial year, there have been $14.1 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra - North records 16.0% less building activity per person and places among the 27th percentile nationally, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. This is reflective of the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. The new building activity consists of 44.0% detached dwellings and 56.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

With around 659 people per dwelling approval, Maroubra - North reflects a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Maroubra - North is expected to grow by 724 residents through to 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers may encounter growing competition as population increases.

Maroubra - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include South Coogee to Lurline Bay Coastal Walk Connection, Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension, Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure, and Maroubra Junction Streetscape Upgrade - Stage 1. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Maroubra - North shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Maroubra - North has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of September 2025.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year. As of September 2025, 5,855 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Maroubra - North was broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents was concentrated in professional & technical (1.2 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.

Manufacturing employment was under-represented at 2.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.7%. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% while labour force increased by 2.8%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1%, labour force expand by 2.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov in NSW, employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maroubra - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows Maroubra - North SA2 had a median income of $66,103 and an average income of $108,018. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $74,439 and the average income $121,639, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data ranks Maroubra - North's incomes highly, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 86th and 88th percentiles nationally. The largest income segment is 30.4% earning $4000+ weekly, unlike regional trends where most earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Maroubra - North's affluence is evident with 41.3% earning over $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Maroubra - North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Maroubra - North, as per the latest Census, consisted of 42.1% houses and 58.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maroubra - North was at 39.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (27.4%) or rented (33.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,033, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $600, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Maroubra - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Maroubra - North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.4% of all households, including 33.8% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

Maroubra - North demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Maroubra - North has a higher proportion of residents aged 15+ with university qualifications than Australia or New South Wales (NSW). Specifically, 47.9% of its residents hold such qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This educational advantage is particularly notable in Bachelor degrees, which are held by 31.1% of residents aged 15+, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational pathways account for 23.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas making up 10.7% and certificates accounting for 12.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.3% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Maroubra - North has 38 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses, with 41 individual routes operating in total. The weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 5,556.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 120 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency is 793 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 146 weekly trips per individual stop.

Maroubra - North's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis shows Maroubra - North had low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages. Private health cover was high at 75%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.6% and Australia's 55.3%. Common conditions were arthritis (6.3%) and mental health issues (5.1%), with 75.7% reporting no medical ailments, close to Greater Sydney's 76.0%.

The area had a higher proportion of seniors at 19.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes were strong and aligned with the general population's profile.

Maroubra - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Maroubra-North has notable cultural diversity, with 34.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.3% born overseas by June 2021 census data. Christianity is the main religion in Maroubra-North, comprising 55.4%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, at 7.0% vs 4.4%.

Top ancestry groups are English (18.5%), Australian (15.1%), and Other (13.5%). French (2.2%), Russian (1.3%), and Greek (7.2%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.5%, 1.1%, and 4.0% respectively.

Maroubra - North's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Maroubra - North has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 75-84 age group is notably over-represented in Maroubra - North at 7.0%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 13.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.8% to 13.6% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ age group has declined from 4.6% to 3.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Maroubra - North's age profile. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to expand by 249 people (35%), growing from 722 to 972. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.