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Maroubra - West has an estimated 10,958 residents, up 11.3% since the 2021 Census, with 96 projects tracked in the area around Maroubra - West.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Maroubra - West Statistical Area (Lv2) sits a convenient 8.9 kilometres south-southeast of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 10,958 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 9,846 people recorded at the 2021 Census, the area is estimated to have grown by 1,112 people (11.3%). That estimate combines the ABS estimated resident population of 10,948 as of June 2025 with 42 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
It has a high population born overseas, a strong apartment presence, an above-average renting population and a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24. Teenagers and young adults form a high share of residents, many of whom live in group households, and the community is very well educated and highly culturally diverse. Population growth has been limited. Its coastal setting, golden sand beach, parks, cafes and local amenities make it a popular place for residents and visitors alike.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Maroubra - West Statistical Area (Lv2) sits a convenient 8.9 kilometres south-southeast of the Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 10,958 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 9,846 people recorded at the 2021 Census, the area is estimated to have grown by 1,112 people (11.3%). That estimate combines the ABS estimated resident population of 10,948 as of June 2025 with 42 validated new addresses added since the Census date.
It has a high population born overseas, a strong apartment presence, an above-average renting population and a notable proportion of residents aged 15 to 24. Teenagers and young adults form a high share of residents, many of whom live in group households, and the community is very well educated and highly culturally diverse. Population growth has been limited. Its coastal setting, golden sand beach, parks, cafes and local amenities make it a popular place for residents and visitors alike.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 8,239 in 2001 and 10,948 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 10,958 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 19.8%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 31.6%.
Maroubra - West ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for health and the 96th for amenities.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Maroubra - West is $906 a week, up 4.7% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 15% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.7%.
15% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $919 in 2017, $1,400 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $611 in 2017, $850 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cobham Street, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $1,656,000 | 22 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 97 Storey Street, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $2,500,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 52 Nevorie Crescent, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $2,050,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 2/843 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $1,010,000 | 21 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 5 Holden Street, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $4,500,000 | 19 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 15 Charman Avenue, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $2,490,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Gale Road, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $2,040,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 3/137 Maroubra Road, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $950,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 402/140 Maroubra Road, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $935,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 74/79 Boyce Road, Maroubra NSW 2035 | $1,188,800 | 24 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 48 residential sales recorded since 26 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 22 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 48, houses and units together, was $1,244,400 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $906 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.50m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $998k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,244,400 | Median of the 48 most recent residential sales, settled 26 Jun 2026 to 22 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,400 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +10.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $850 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | 0.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Eastern Suburbs - South | $907 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Eastern Suburbs - South, over 12 months | +3.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Eastern Suburbs | $974 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Eastern Suburbs, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 186 tracked applications: 127 approved, 12 under assessment, 47 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 96 projects in and around Maroubra - West, 26 of them under construction.
Mixed-use development comprising 65 apartments over 6-7 levels with 9 commercial tenancies on the ground floor and 3 levels of basement car parking for 136 spaces. The project was approved in December 2018 but remains in pre-construction phase.
A 9-storey mixed-use development known as 'Adela'. The project includes 57 residential apartments, ground-floor retail and commercial spaces, and three levels of basement parking for 89 cars. The development was designed by architects MHN Design Union.
Major subsea cable landing infrastructure for Google's Pacific Connect Initiative, supporting the Tabua and Honomoana transpacific cables connecting Australia to the United States, Fiji, and French Polynesia.
Randwick City Council project to deliver a dedicated walking and cycling route (about 2.5 km) along Anzac Parade, using the former tramway median, from the Kingsford light rail terminus to Fitzgerald Avenue, Maroubra.
Reconstruction of the Heffron Park Central amenities block adjacent to the netball courts in Maroubra, funded by the NSW Government under the Level Playing Field Program in association with Randwick City Council.
Homes NSW and Bridge Housing affordable housing redevelopment replacing 33 existing dwellings with 144 new units in 6 apartment buildings (four 3-storey and two 3-4-storey). The development will feature 94 affordable homes and 50 social housing homes, a communal room, basement car parking, and landscaped open space.
State-of-the-art community sporting facility featuring indoor sports halls for netball, basketball, badminton, volleyball and futsal, dedicated gymnastics and dance centre, South Sydney Rabbitohs high-performance training centre and community programs hub. The facility includes public cafe, merchandise shop, hall of fame and NRL standard showcase field.
A comprehensive $1 billion mixed-use redevelopment of the historic 5-hectare Inglis Newmarket Stables site. The masterplanned precinct features approximately 642 residential dwellings across multiple stages, including Newmarket Residences, Young & Fennelly, and Jane St Terraces.
A $1 billion urban renewal project transforming the former Eastlakes Shopping Centre into a modern town centre. Stage 1 (The Grand Residences) is complete, featuring 133 luxury apartments and a retail precinct anchored by ALDI and Woolworths Metro.
The Woomera Reserve Upgrade in Little Bay involves enhancements to outdoor recreational facilities, including upgraded sports fields, new playground equipment, picnic areas, and improved walking paths to enhance community access and engagement.
A purpose-built 20-storey student accommodation tower housing 285 beds in studio and shared apartments, featuring communal landscaped courtyard, study areas, common facilities, and lower levels with commercial and retail tenancies catering to UNSW students.
Iglu Kingsford is a purpose-built student accommodation tower at 277-291 Anzac Parade, Kingsford, near UNSW, NIDA and the Kingsford light rail. Approved by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel under DA/477/2022 as a part 3, part 18 storey mixed-use building with retail and commercial tenancies at ground level, co-living student rooms, a landscaped…
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Estimated completion year of the 36 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 13, 2027 9, 2028 5, 2029 4, 2030 0, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 1. 26 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 186 substantial development applications lodged in and around Maroubra - West over the past 5 years, 98 in the last 12 months; 12 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 5, 2022 20, 2023 19, 2024 16, 2025 37, 2026 (to Nov) 89.
Key application 8 Heffron Road, Eastgardens Childcare | $63m | 91 dwellings
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 186 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 98 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 18th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 17 | ABS building approvals | 29th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 127 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 12 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Maroubra - West SA2 include: 181-191 Maroubra Road Development (Approved); Adela 138 Maroubra Road (Construction); Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment (Approved); Heffron Centre (Completed); and Heffron Park Central Amenities Upgrade (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Maroubra - West SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Sports & Recreation, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Maroubra - West recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Maroubra - West SA2 area has seen 39 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Maroubra - West SA2's current population of 10,958 has been supported by 17 approvals on average over recent years.
The Maroubra - West SA2 has seen 1.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 587 people in the Maroubra - West SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Maroubra - West SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 17, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Maroubra - West SA2 has grown by approximately 577 people, while 84 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 6.9 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,958 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +11.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 5,355 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 95th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 9,846 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,112 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.05 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Maroubra - West SA2 was estimated to be approximately 10,958 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 10,948 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The maroubra - west sa2 has added approximately 1,112 people and shown a 11.29% increase from the 9,846 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Maroubra - West SA2 is estimated at 5,345 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Maroubra - West SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.3% per annum.
Population growth in the Maroubra - West SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (89.2%), Natural increase (10.8%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 89.2% of overall population gains.
Maroubra - West's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 14.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 36.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 55.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 37 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 16.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 19.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Maroubra - West SA2 at 36 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 37 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 36 years as at August 2026, Maroubra - West is comparable to the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 2 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Maroubra - West SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 19.8% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Maroubra - West SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 9.1% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Maroubra - West SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 14.0% of the population in the Maroubra - West SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 14.4% of the population in the Maroubra - West SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 77% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $65,864 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 74th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $103,657 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,148 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,005 | 2021 Census, weekly | 79th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 33.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,562 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 18.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Maroubra - West SA2 is approximately $70,066. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $65,864.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Maroubra - West SA2 is approximately $110,270. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $103,657.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Maroubra - West SA2 is approximately $70,066 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,864 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Maroubra - West SA2 is approximately $110,270 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $103,657 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Maroubra - West SA2's households (~31.6% / 1,206 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Maroubra - West SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 31.6% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Maroubra - West SA2 is $2,148/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Maroubra - West SA2 is $2,562/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Maroubra - West SA2 is $1,005/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Maroubra - West SA2's median income among taxpayers is $65,864, with an average of $103,657. This is among the top percentile nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $63,183 and average of $86,684. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $70,066 (median) and $110,270 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Maroubra - West SA2 is $7,516 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The maroubra - west sa2's disposable income is $7,516 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch assessment positions Maroubra - West ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 69.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,348 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 9,059 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,569 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Maroubra - West SA2 has approximately 6,348 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.4%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Maroubra - West SA2 stands at 3.4%, which is 0.8 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Maroubra - West SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (13.7% of employment), professional & technical (11.7%), and education & training (10.3%). Other significant employers include construction and finance & insurance.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Maroubra - West SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Maroubra - West SA2 is 69.4%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The maroubra - west sa2 shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 10.0% of the local workforce compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The maroubra - west sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Maroubra - West shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 29.8% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 13.0% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 45.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 14.0% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 59th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 29.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 30.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.5% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
45.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Maroubra - West SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
29.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Maroubra - West SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The maroubra - west sa2 ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Maroubra - West SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (29.8%), Certificate (14.0%), Postgraduate (13.0%).
30.3% of the population in the Maroubra - West SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 7.2% in primary school, 6.5% in secondary school, 7.8% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Maroubra - West SA2 is 1078, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 4 schools within the Maroubra - West SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,798 students.
The maroubra - west sa2 includes 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools.
Maroubra - West features high concentrations of group households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 24.7% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 31.6% | 2021 Census | 54th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.8% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.9% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 7.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,818 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,249 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 68.0% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.2 per family | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Maroubra - West SA2 had 3,818 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 11.3% to an estimated 4,249 households today.
The average household size in the Maroubra - West SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 68.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (24.7%), group households (7.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,596 family households, couples with children account for 31.6% of all households, couples without children at home 24.8%, and single parent families 9.9%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Maroubra - West SA2 shows distinct household patterns. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Families in the Maroubra - West SA2 have an average of 1.2 children, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 44.1% of the adult population are currently married, while 42.7% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 24.7% of all households in the Maroubra - West SA2, similar to the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 7.3% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 50.6% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 44.0% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 56.0% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 75.7% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 49.4% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
Maroubra - West scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 44.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 50.6% born overseas.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Maroubra - West are Other, comprising 17.5% of the population, Chinese, comprising 15.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 8.4%, and English, comprising 14.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 2.0% of Maroubra - West (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Russian at 1.4% (vs 0.4%) and Spanish at 1.3% (vs 0.6%).
50.6% of the Maroubra - West SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
44.0% of the population in the Maroubra - West SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.6% of the Maroubra - West SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
75.7% of the Maroubra - West SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Maroubra - West features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 43.2% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 31.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 50.7% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,970 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 95th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 25.7% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 19.2% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $550 | 2021 Census, weekly | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 25.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 84th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 31.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
In the Maroubra - West SA2, 31.1% of homes are owned outright, 25.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 43.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 29.3% of dwellings in the Maroubra - West SA2 are houses.
In the Maroubra - West SA2, 50.7% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 19.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Maroubra - West SA2 stands at 31.1%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Maroubra - West SA2 is $2,970, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Maroubra - West SA2 is $1,792, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Maroubra - West SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 31.9% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 25.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Maroubra - West SA2 is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Maroubra - West SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 31.9% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 25.6% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Maroubra - West SA2 consists of 29.3% detached houses, 19.2% semi-detached dwellings, 50.7% apartments, and 0.8% other dwelling types.
Housing in Maroubra - West consumes approximately 19.3% of median household income ($9,301 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Maroubra - West show attached dwellings contributing 84% of approvals compared to 71% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 16% of applications versus 29% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Maroubra - West's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 70.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 92nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 78.0% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 84.5% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
Around 70.1% of people in the Maroubra - West SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Maroubra - West SA2, 4.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
5.4% of people in the Maroubra - West SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.6% of the Maroubra - West SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.8% of people in the Maroubra - West SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Maroubra - West SA2, 70.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 94 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 94th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 47 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 40th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 6,754 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 87th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 233 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 50 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 45.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 47 public transport stops within the Maroubra - West SA2.
The Maroubra - West SA2 has 6,754 weekly trips across 50 routes, averaging 964 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 123 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest pharmacy is 274 m away and the nearest child care centre 277 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 47 stops nearby, 6,754 weekly trips, access rating 94 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 96 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 96th percentile nationally |
| Nearest dentist | 272 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 274 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 277 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 313 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 335 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 369 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 389 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 419 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 450 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 250 places in Maroubra - West, about 2.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
Where the figures come from, downloads and nearby areas.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Maroubra - West recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Maroubra - West has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 38% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Maroubra - West's established property market has recorded 156 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 98% residential and 2% commercial transactions.
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 slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 77% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch assessment positions Maroubra - West ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance.
Maroubra - West shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Maroubra - West features high concentrations of group households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Maroubra - West's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Maroubra - West has an estimated 10,958 residents, up 11.3% since the 2021 Census, with 96 projects tracked in the area around Maroubra - West.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Maroubra - West.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (118021568). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, households, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Maroubra - West from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Maroubra - West with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
