Marangaroo

Marangaroo 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, the estimated population for the Marangaroo statistical area (Lv2) is around 10,915 people. This represents an increase of 432 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,483 people in the area. The current resident population estimate of 10,874, validated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional seven new addresses since the Census date, reflects this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 2,278 persons per square kilometer for Marangaroo, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver behind this population growth was overseas migration.

AreaSearch's projections for each SA2 area are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by these data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, Marangaroo is expected to grow by around 780 persons to reach a population of approximately 11,695 people by 2041. This reflects an increase of about 6.8% in total over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Marangaroo is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Marangaroo recorded approximately 8 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 42 homes were approved, with a further 6 approved in FY26 so far. The average construction value of these new properties was $349,000.

There have been $94,000 in commercial approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Perth, Marangaroo shows significantly reduced construction activity, with only 7% of the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. However, development activity has increased recently. The area's population is estimated to grow by 739 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Marangaroo has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 12 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Landsdale - Mirrabooka Avenue and Kingsway - Roundabout Upgrade project, the New Dining Hub and Redevelopment at Hawaiian's Newpark Shopping Centre, the Girrawheen Hub Precinct Redevelopment, and the Kingsway City Shopping Centre Serviced Apartments. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Marangaroo recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Marangaroo has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 6.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.5% over the preceding year.

Residents in work numbered 5,724, while the unemployment rate was 2.5% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stood at 60.7%, below Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with retail trade being particularly strong, employing 1.4 times the regional average. Mining employed only 3.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 7.0%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.5%, while labour force grew by 3.4%, reducing unemployment by 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data from 25-Nov showed WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with a state unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly by industry sector. Applying these projections to Marangaroo's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Marangaroo had a median income among taxpayers of $51,614 and an average level of $58,897. These figures are lower than the national averages of $60,748 and $80,248 for Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 would be approximately $56,579, with average income estimated at $64,563. From the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 37th percentile ($1,533 weekly), while personal income sits at the 21st percentile. The $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 34.8% of Marangaroo's community (3,798 individuals), consistent with metropolitan trends showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 38th percentile.

Marangaroo is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Marangaroo, as recorded in the latest Census, 90.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 9.4% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Perth metropolitan area's 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Marangaroo stood at 34.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 45.8% and rented dwellings accounting for 20.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,647, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,898. Weekly rent median figure in Marangaroo was recorded at $350, matching Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Marangaroo's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Marangaroo has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households compose 76.0% of all households, including 36.8% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.0%, with lone person households at 21.4% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

Marangaroo faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 16.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 9.3% and certificates for 25.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Marangaroo has 55 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 12 different routes, offering a total of 2,542 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 177 meters.

On average, there are 363 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Marangaroo is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Marangaroo faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but slightly more so among older cohorts. Approximately 51% of Marangaroo's total population (~5,521 people) has private health cover, compared to 54.8% in Greater Perth and the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are asthma (7.5%) and mental health issues (7.4%), while 68.5% of residents report having no medical ailments.

This is lower than the 73.0% reported across Greater Perth. Marangaroo has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 18.6% (2,030 people), compared to 13.6% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the challenges they present.

Marangaroo is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Marangaroo's population shows high cultural diversity, with 40.5% born overseas and 38.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 49.1%. Buddhism, however, is significantly higher at 8.3%, compared to Greater Perth's average of 2.7%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (21.1%), Australian (19.2%), and Other (14.8%). Notably, Vietnamese (8.2%) and Macedonian (3.6%) populations in Marangaroo exceed regional averages of 1.9% and 0.9%, respectively. Serbian ancestry is also higher at 0.8%.

Marangaroo's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Marangaroo is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the percentage of people aged 65-74 in Marangaroo is notably higher at 10.2%, while those aged 35-44 are under-represented at 13.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the age group 75 to 84 has increased from 5.4% to 6.1% of Marangaroo's population, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 12.8% to 12.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Marangaroo. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 61%, reaching 1,072 people from the current 665. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 71% of the anticipated growth. Conversely, the population in the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups is expected to decline.