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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Maroubra - North's population is around 10,379 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 589 people (6.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,790 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,307 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 5,734 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Over the past decade, Maroubra - North has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 0.1% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 783 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 6.8% in total over the 17 years.

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 has averaged around 22 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 112 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of only 1 new resident per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new supply is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $668,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $14.1 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Maroubra - North records 16.0% less building activity (per person) while it places among the 27th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established dwellings. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 44.0% detached dwellings and 56.0% attached dwellings. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 659 people per dwelling approval, Maroubra - North reflects a highly mature market.

Looking ahead, Maroubra - North is expected to grow by 711 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension, South Coogee to Lurline Bay Coastal Walk Connection, Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure, and Maroubra Junction Streetscape Upgrade - Stage 1, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Maroubra - North features a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 3.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,887 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 49.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area has particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. On the other hand, manufacturing is under-represented, with only 2.9% of Maroubra - North's workforce compared to 5.7% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2% and labour force increased by 3.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This compares to Greater Sydney, where employment grew by 2.2%, labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Maroubra - North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Maroubra - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Maroubra - North SA2 is among the top percentile nationally, with the median assessed at $69,759 while the average income stands at $109,149. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $75,940 (median) and $118,820 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Maroubra - North, between the 86th and 88th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, the largest segment comprises 30.4% earning $4000+ weekly (3,155 residents), unlike trends at regional levels where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. The locality demonstrates considerable affluence with 41.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 86th percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Maroubra - North, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 42.1% houses and 58.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Maroubra - North was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 39.3%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (27.4%) or rented (33.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,033, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Maroubra - North's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 70.4% of all households, comprising 33.8% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.6%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 4.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Educational attainment in Maroubra - North significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 47.9% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational pathways account for 23.2% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificates (12.5%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 62 active transport stops operating within Maroubra - North, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 42 individual routes, collectively providing 6,432 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 120 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 76%, with 11% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling. A high 49.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 918 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 103 weekly trips per individual stop.

Maroubra - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Maroubra - North, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (7,815 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.3% and 5.1% of residents, respectively, while 75.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,018 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 34.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.3% born overseas. The main religion in Maroubra - North is Christianity, which makes up 55.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 7.0% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Maroubra - North are English, comprising 18.5% of the population, Australian, comprising 15.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 13.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 2.2% of Maroubra - North (vs 0.5% regionally), Russian at 1.3% (vs 0.4%) and Greek at 7.2% (vs 1.9%).

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

With a median age of 40, Maroubra - North is somewhat higher than the Greater Sydney figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 75 - 84 cohort is notably over-represented (7.0% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (12.8%). In the period since 2021, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.8% to 14.2% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 4.6% to 3.7%. Demographic modeling suggests Maroubra - North's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, increasing by 241 people (33%) from 730 to 972. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 65% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.