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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Maroubra's population is estimated at around 32,804 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,082 people (6.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 30,722 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 32,609, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 305 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 5,541 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Maroubra has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 0.1% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with Maroubra expected to increase by 3,704 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 10.7% in total over the 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 recorded approximately 69 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, around 349 homes were approved, with a further 64 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 1.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years, suggesting balanced supply and demand conditions. However, this figure has accelerated to 10 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating increasing demand and tightening supply.

Development projects averaged approximately $741,000 in construction value, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year alone, $25.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra has 17.0% less building activity per person and ranks at the 37th percentile nationally, offering somewhat limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established homes. New developments consist of 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% medium and high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 453 people per approval, Maroubra indicates a mature market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain approximately 3,509 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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 has identified 24 projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones include Sydney Metro Eastern Suburbs Extension, Google Pacific Connect - Tabua and Honomoana Cable Landing Infrastructure, Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment, and 181-191 Maroubra Road Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Maroubra remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Maroubra has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 3.4%.

As of December 2025, there are 18,133 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.5% (1.3% above Greater Sydney's rate). Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's at 70.2%. According to Census responses, 47.8% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

The area has a strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level, while manufacturing has limited presence at 3.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.4% while labour force grew by 3.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.2%, labour force expanded by 2.3%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 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.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Maroubra has an exceptionally high income level nationally, according to the latest Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Maroubra is $60,772, with an average income of $99,307. These figures compare to those for Greater Sydney, which are $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since the financial year 2023, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $66,156 and an average income of $108,106 as of September 2025. According to figures from the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Maroubra rank highly nationally, between the 74th and 81st percentiles. Income analysis shows that 27.9% of the community (9,152 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band, consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region where 30.9% fall into the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners, at 35.1%, indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. High housing costs consume 19.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 69th percentile nationally. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (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

In Maroubra, as per the latest Census data, 29.6% of dwellings were houses while 70.3% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Maroubra stood at 30.9%, with mortgaged properties at 25.0% and rented ones at 44.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, significantly higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Maroubra was $540 compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Maroubra's mortgage repayments were substantially higher at $3,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also significantly above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 33.5%, comprising 27.9% lone person households and 5.6% group households. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Maroubra's educational attainment is notably high, with 45.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, exceeding the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common (29.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways account for 24.7%, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 13.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Maroubra has 185 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 65 different routes that together facilitate 8,025 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 110 meters from the nearest stop. Most Maroubra residents commute outward daily due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 73% of these residents, while buses are used by 12%, and walking by 6%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.9, which is lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion (47.8%) of Maroubra residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 1,146 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 43 weekly trips per stop. The provided map illustrates the locations of the 100 nearest stops to the area's centerpoint.

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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (21,673 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 6.4 and 6.0% of residents respectively. 75.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over (5,806 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 44.1% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Maroubra, making up 53.2% of people. Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 5.6% of the population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English at 17.6%, Other at 15.3%, and Australian at 15.0%. French, Russian, and Spanish ethnic groups are notably overrepresented in Maroubra compared to regional averages.

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

The median age in Maroubra is 38 years, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (14.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.6%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 15-24 age group increased from 10.6% to 14.3%, while the 25-34 cohort decreased from 15.8% to 14.8%. By 2041, Maroubra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 32% (661 people), reaching 2,728 from 2,066. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.