Maroubra

Maroubra 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 Nov 2025, Maroubra's population is estimated at around 32,794, reflecting an increase of 2,072 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for the suburb was 30,722 in 2021. AreaSearch validated this with new addresses and latest ABS data up to June 2024, showing a resident population of 32,609. This increase is attributed to overseas migration contributing approximately 87% of overall population gains. Maroubra's population density is 5,539 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Over the past decade, Maroubra has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.1%, outpacing its SA3 area.

By 2041, projections suggest a population increase just below the national median statistical areas' median, with an expected rise to around 36,479 persons, reflecting a 10.7% total increase over 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Maroubra recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Maroubra saw around 69 new homes approved per year between FY-21 and FY-25. In total, an estimated 349 homes were approved over these five financial years. As of FY-26, 42 approvals have been recorded so far. On average, 1.6 new residents arrived per new home annually during this period. However, recent figures show an acceleration to 10 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating increasing demand and tightening supply.

Development projects averaged $741,000 in construction value, reflecting a focus on premium properties. This year alone, $17.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra shows 17.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks at the 37th percentile nationally, implying limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established homes. This is consistent with the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity comprised 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living and affordability for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The location has approximately 453 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status. Looking ahead, Maroubra is expected to grow by 3,500 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Maroubra has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 24 projects likely affecting this region. Notable ones are Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure, Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment, 181-191 Maroubra Road Development, South Coogee to Lurline Bay Coastal Walk Connection. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Maroubra shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Maroubra has a highly educated workforce. Professional services have strong representation in the area.

The unemployment rate was 5.4% as of June 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%. There are 18,396 residents currently employed. The unemployment rate is 1.2% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Education & training has a particular specialization with an employment share 1.2 times the regional level. Manufacturing has limited presence in Maroubra, with only 3.1% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 5.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force increased by 2.4%, resulting in a fall in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.6%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Maroubra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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

Maroubra had a median taxpayer income of $60,772 and an average income of $99,307 according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for the financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $68,435 (median) and $111,830 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks household, family, and personal incomes in Maroubra between the 74th and 81st percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 27.9% of locals (9,149 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (35.1% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consume 19.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 69th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

Maroubra's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 29.6% houses and 70.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 26.9% houses and 73.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maroubra stood at 30.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.0% and rented ones at 44.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,033. Median weekly rent in Maroubra was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $550. Nationally, Maroubra's mortgage repayments were higher at $3,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Maroubra features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 66.5% of all households, including 30.1% couples with children, 24.7% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.5%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households comprising 5.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

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

Educational attainment in Maroubra is notably high with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, exceeding national (30.4%) and NSW (32.2%) averages. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 13.8%. Educational participation is significant, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 8.6% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 7.1% in tertiary education.

Twelve schools serve 4,990 students in the area, which has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1087). The educational mix includes seven primary, four secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs with 15.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 11.1, suggesting Maroubra 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

Maroubra has 136 active public transport stops. These are served by buses via 64 different routes. Each week, these routes facilitate 7,195 passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 110 meters. On a daily basis, there are an average of 1,027 trips across all routes, which equates to about 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

Maroubra's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Maroubra. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (21,666 people), compared to 70.6% across Greater Sydney.

Nationally, this average stands at 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in Maroubra are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.4 and 6.0% of residents respectively. 75.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney. 17.4% of residents are aged 65 and over (5,706 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Maroubra 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 36.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 44.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 53.2%. Judaism, however, is overrepresented at 5.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.4%.

The top ancestry groups are English (17.6%), Other (15.3%), and Australian (15.0%). Some ethnicities show notable differences: French (2.2% vs regional 1.5%), Russian (1.3% vs 1.1%), and Spanish (1.1% vs 0.9%).

Maroubra's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Maroubra is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra has a higher proportion of residents aged 85+ (3.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.5%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 grew from 10.6% to 13.8%. Conversely, the population aged 55-64 declined from 11.1% to 10.3%. By 2041, Maroubra's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 34%, reaching 2,715 people from 2,033. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.