Maroubra - West
Statistical Area - sa2

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 Aug 2025, Maroubra - West's population is approximately 10,816, marking a 970 person increase from the 2021 Census figure of 9,846. This growth represents a 9.9% rise since the Census date and is inferred from an estimated resident population of 10,756 in June 2024 and 33 additional validated new addresses since then. The area's population density stands at 5,276 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, highlighting its high land demand. Between 2021 and Aug 2025, Maroubra - West's growth rate exceeded both the state (6.4%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed around 86.4% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Maroubra - West's population is projected to reach approximately 12,483, an 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 approved approximately 15 residential properties per year over the past five financial years, totalling 77 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates around 2.5 new residents annually, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of these dwellings is $732,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with high-end properties.

This financial year has seen $8.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Maroubra - West's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra - West records about 57% of building activity per person and ranks in the 26th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively limited buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. This is below average nationally, indicating a mature area with possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 33.0% standalone homes and 67.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living that suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 635 people per approval, Maroubra - West is an established area.

Population forecasts suggest it will gain 1,607 residents by 2041. 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 30% nationally

Twelve projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly, with major changes to local infrastructure influencing performance the most. Notable projects include Royale Randwick Terraces, Maroubra Junction Streetscape Upgrade - Stage 1, Adela 138 Maroubra Road, and Heffron Centre. The following list details those projects likely to be of greatest relevance.

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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 strongly represented. The unemployment rate in the area 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%. There were 6,321 residents employed in June 2025 with workforce participation being fairly standard at 63.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries employing residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Manufacturing employs only 3.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.7%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 3.0% while labour force increased by 2.4%, resulting in 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 Sep-25, NSW's employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maroubra-West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 on Maroubra - West's median income among taxpayers is $59,528 with an average of $97,275. Nationally, this ranks in the top percentile. Greater Sydney's median is $56,994 and average is $80,856. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $65,838 (median) and $107,586 (average), based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Maroubra - West rank highly nationally, between the 75th and 79th percentiles. Income distribution indicates 31.6% (3,417 individuals) earn within $1,500-$2,999, similar to surrounding regions at 30.9%. High earners comprise 33.1%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing costs consume 19.3% of income, yet disposable income ranks at the 70th percentile. 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 structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 29.3% houses and 70.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maroubra - West stood 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 median 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 constitute 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 account for 32.0%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households making up 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

Maroubra-West has higher educational attainment than national averages. 45.5% of residents aged 15+ 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 (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 at 30.3%, with 7.8% in tertiary education, 7.2% in primary, and 6.5% in secondary. The area's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,798 students as of the latest data. They demonstrate above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1078). Educational provision is split between two primary and two secondary institutions. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs with 16.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 11.1, indicating Maroubra-West serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Public transport analysis conducted in Maroubra - West shows 34 active transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by a total of 51 individual bus routes, collectively providing 6,617 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 123 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 945 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 194 weekly trips per individual 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 a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The private health cover rate 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, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 76.0%. As of a specific date (2019), approximately 14.9% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,611 people). The health outcomes among seniors align broadly with those of the general population in the area.

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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 44.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 50.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Maroubra-West, comprising 52.1% of its population. Notably, Judaism makes up 6.2%, higher than Greater Sydney's average of 4.4%.

The top three ancestral groups are Other (17.5%), Chinese (15.0%), and English (14.5%). Chinese ancestry is significantly higher than the regional average of 7.8%, while English ancestry is lower at 14.5% compared to 20.3%. Additionally, French (2.0%), Russian (1.4%), and Spanish (1.3%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Maroubra-West compared to their respective regional averages of 1.5%, 1.1%, and 0.9%.

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 15-24 year-olds at 16.8%, but fewer 5-14 year-olds at 9.4%. From the 2021 Census onwards, the 15-24 age group increased from 12.0% to 16.8%, while the 45-54 cohort decreased from 12.7% to 11.5% and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.6% to 9.6%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest 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.