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

As of November 2025, Maroubra - West's population is approximately 10,816. This figure represents a growth of 970 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,846. The increase is inferred from the 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 within the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth rate of 9.9% since the 2021 census surpasses both the state average (6.7%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader in the area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.4% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Maroubra - West are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former. By 2041, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Maroubra - West is projected to grow by 1,667 persons, reflecting an increase of 14.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Maroubra - West has granted approximately 15 residential properties approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 77 homes. As of FY-26, 13 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built in the area between FY-21 and FY-25 has resulted in an average of 2.5 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $484,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year, $8.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra - West records around 57% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 25th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. This is indicative of the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. New building activity shows a focus on higher-density living, with 67% townhouses or apartments compared to standalone homes at 33%. Maroubra - West has an estimated population density of around 635 people per approval, demonstrating its established nature.

Population forecasts indicate the area will gain approximately 1,607 residents by 2041. However, at current development rates, 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 influencing this region. Notable projects 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 professional services being well-represented. The unemployment rate was 4.3% as of September 2025, which is 0.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%. There are currently 6,238 residents in work and workforce participation stands at 63.8%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Manufacturing employs only 3.4% of local workers, compared to Greater Sydney's 5.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population figures. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 3.0%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Maroubra - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, assuming no changes in 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. Nationally, this places it in the top percentile. Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $67,034 and an average of $109,541, accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census 2021 data shows Maroubra - West's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 75th and 79th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 31.6% of individuals (3,417) earn within the $1,500-$2,999 range, similar to surrounding regions at 30.9%. Notably, 33.1% have incomes above $3,000 per week, suggesting strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 19.3% of income, but disposable income remains 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

The dwelling structure in Maroubra - West, as per the latest Census, consisted of 29.3% houses and 70.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maroubra - West was at 31.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (25.7%) or rented (43.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,970, below Sydney metro's average of $3,033. The median weekly rent was $550, the same as Sydney metro's figure. Nationally, Maroubra - West's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 comprising 7.3%. The median household size is 2.5 people, 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 significantly higher than national and state averages. As of the latest data, 45.5% of residents aged 15 years and above have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 29.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 13.0% and graduate diplomas at 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 transport stops in Maroubra - West, served by a mix of buses. These stops are covered by 51 individual routes, offering 6,617 weekly passenger trips collectively. 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 exceptional results in Maroubra - West, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 70% of the total population (7,549 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 5.8% and 5.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 78.0%, report being completely free from medical ailments, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 76.0%. As of 2021, 14.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,611 people). Health outcomes among seniors align closely with those of the general population.

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, with 44.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 50.6% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 52.1%. Judaism is overrepresented at 6.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.4%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (17.5%), Chinese (15.0%), and English (14.5%). French (2.0%), Russian (1.4%), and Spanish (1.3%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.5%, 1.1%, and 0.9% respectively.

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

Maroubra - West's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and 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%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 12.0% to 16.8%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5% and the 55-64 group has dropped from 10.6% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Maroubra - West's age profile. The 45-54 cohort 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.