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 was around 10,366 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 576 people (5.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,790 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,307 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 62 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equated to a density ratio of 5,727 persons per square kilometer, placing Maroubra - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2011 to 2021, Maroubra - North demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.1%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration during this period.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Considering these projections, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected for Maroubra - North by 2041, with an increase of 783 persons reflecting a total increase of 7.0% over the 17 years from 2024 to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 approximately 22 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 112 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. On average, one new resident per year is associated with each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction value of new dwellings is $825,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment.

In FY-26, there have been $14.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra - North has 16.0% less building activity per person, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. This suggests limited buyer options and strengthening demand for established dwellings, indicative of a mature market with possible planning constraints. The new building activity consists of 44.0% detached dwellings and 56.0% attached dwellings, favouring higher-density living to create 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.

By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 724 residents, as estimated in the latest AreaSearch quarterly report. Construction activity is maintaining pace with this growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population numbers rise.

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 that could affect the area. Notable ones are 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 likely to be 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 is 2.7%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. As of June 2025, 5,992 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Sydney's rate and workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.2 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and education & training. Manufacturing employment is under-represented at 2.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 5.7%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4% while labour force also grew by 2.4%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data to Nov-25 shows 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, assuming constant population projections 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 latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Maroubra - North SA2 has a median assessed 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. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Maroubra - North would be approximately $74,439 (median) and $121,639 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Maroubra - North rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 88th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 30.4% earning $4000+ weekly (3,151 residents), unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Maroubra - North demonstrates affluence with 41.3% earning over $3,000 per week. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. 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

Maroubra - North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 42.1% houses and 58.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maroubra - North was at 39.3%, with the rest being mortgaged (27.4%) or rented (33.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, aligning with Sydney metro's average. The median weekly rent figure was $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 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 account for 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 constitute 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

Educational attainment in Maroubra - North is notably high, with 47.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the New South Wales (NSW) average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational pathways account for 23.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 12.5%.

Educational participation is significantly high in the area, 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

The analysis found that there are currently 38 active public transport stops operating within Maroubra - North. These stops serve a mix of bus routes totalling 41 individual services. Together, these routes facilitate 5,556 weekly passenger trips.

The report rates the area's transport accessibility as excellent, with residents typically located just 120 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to 793 trips per day, translating 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 of health metrics indicates robust performance across Maroubra - North, with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (7,743 people), compared to 70.6% in Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.3%. Arthritis and mental health issues were found to be the most common medical conditions, impacting 6.3 and 5.1% of residents respectively.

A total of 75.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% in Greater Sydney. The area has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,995 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health 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 a high cultural diversity, with 34.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 40.3% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 55.4%. Judaism is overrepresented at 7.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (18.5%), Australian (15.1%), and Other (13.5%). French (2.2% vs regional 1.5%), Russian (1.3% vs 1.1%), and Greek (7.2% vs 4.0%) are notably overrepresented.

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

Maroubra - North has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 75-84 age cohort 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 grown from 10.8% to 13.6% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 4.6% to 3.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Maroubra - North's age profile will evolve significantly. 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 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.