Maroubra - West

Maroubra - West 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 - West's population is approximately 10,816 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 970 people, a 9.9% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 9,846. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 10,756 in June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 5,276 persons per square kilometer, placing Maroubra - West in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. The area's 9.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeds both the state average (6.7%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, Maroubra - West is projected to grow by 1,667 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.9% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Maroubra - West according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Maroubra - West has recorded approximately 15 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 77 homes. As of FY26, nine approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built over these years accommodates around 2.5 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that may support property values. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $732,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $8.3 million in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra - West records about 57% of building activity per person and ranks among the 25th percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice that may support interest in existing dwellings. This is below average nationally, possibly due to planning constraints and the area's maturity. New building activity comprises approximately 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living options suited for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 635 people per approval, Maroubra - West shows signs of being a mature, established area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain approximately 1,607 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Maroubra - West 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 affecting this region. Notable initiatives include Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension, Heffron Centre, 181-191 Maroubra Road Development, and Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Maroubra - West has been broadly consistent with national averages

Maroubra - West has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2025, which is 0.2% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.0%. As of June 2025, 6,321 residents were in work and workforce participation was 63.8%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training, while manufacturing employs only 3.4% of local workers compared to Greater Sydney's 5.7%.

Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.0% while labour force increased by 2.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with an increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. As of Nov-25, NSW employment had contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maroubra - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Maroubra - West SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $59,528 and an average of $97,275, placing it in the top percentile nationally. This compares to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $67,034 (median) and $109,541 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Maroubra - West rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 79th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that 31.6% of the population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners (33.1% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the district. High housing costs consume 19.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 69th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Maroubra - West features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Maroubra - West's dwelling structure in its latest Census report showed 29.3% houses and 70.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maroubra - West was at 31.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.7% and rented ones at 43.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,970, below Sydney metro's average of $3,033. Median weekly rent in Maroubra - West was $550, matching Sydney metro's figure but significantly higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Maroubra - West's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,970 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 68.0% of all households, including 31.6% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households making up 7.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.4.

Maroubra - West shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Maroubra-West is notably higher than national and state averages. As of the latest data, 45.5% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.0% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (14.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.8% in tertiary education, 7.2% in primary education, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 34 active stops operating in Maroubra - West, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 51 individual routes, offering 6,617 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 123 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 945 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 194 weekly trips per stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Maroubra - West, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (7,549 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8 and 5.4% of residents respectively. A total of 78.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney. In the area, 14.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,611 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Maroubra - West 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-West has high cultural diversity: 44.0% speak a language other than English at home, and 50.6% were born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion (52.1%), but Judaism is overrepresented at 6.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.4%. Top ancestry groups are Other (17.5%), Chinese (15.0%, higher than regional average of 7.8%), and English (14.5%, lower than regional average of 20.3%).

French (2.0% vs region's 1.5%), Russian (1.4% vs 1.1%), and Spanish (1.3% vs 0.9%) are notably overrepresented.

Maroubra - West's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Maroubra - West's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37, which is slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra - West has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.4%). In the period from the 2021 Census to present, the age group 15-24 has increased from 12.0% to 16.8%, while the age groups 45-54 have decreased from 12.7% to 11.5% and 55-64 have dropped from 10.6% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Maroubra - West's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 19%, adding 233 residents to reach 1,477. Conversely, the 0-4 age group is projected to decrease by 1 resident.