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 May 2026, the population of Maroubra is estimated at around 33,153 people. This reflects an increase of 2,431 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 30,722 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 33,073 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 309 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is approximately 5,600 persons per square kilometer, placing Maroubra in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. This high density makes land in the area a highly-sought resource. Maroubra's population growth rate of 7.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the state average (7.1%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region.

Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch's projections for Maroubra are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations will be applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Maroubra is expected to increase its population by just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, gaining approximately 3,283 persons by 2041. This reflects a total gain of around 9.7% over the 16-year period.

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

Maroubra has seen approximately 69 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY21 and FY25, around 349 homes were approved, with an additional 75 approved in FY26 so far. The average population increase per dwelling built over the past five financial years was 1.6 people per year. However, this figure has risen to 9.9 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $741,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market with high-end developments. This year, $25.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra has 17.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks at the 37th percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings. New development consists of 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% medium and high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Currently, Maroubra has around 453 people per approval, indicating a mature market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Maroubra is projected to add 3,203 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Twenty-four projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Significant projects 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 was 5.5% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.4% over the past year. There are 18,133 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.3% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney at 68.8%. According to Census responses, 47.8% of residents worked from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered. The dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Maroubra shows strong specialization in education & training, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

Manufacturing has limited presence at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 5.7%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 3.4%, while labour force grew by 3.3%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.2%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase 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 only.

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 a 10.32% increase in wages since the financial year 2023, current estimates suggest that the median income would be approximately $67,044 and the average income would be around $109,555 by March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Maroubra all rank highly nationally, between the 74th and 81st percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 27.9% of the community (9,249 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, which is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. A substantial proportion of high earners (35.1%) have incomes above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the locality. High housing costs consume 19.2% of income, but despite this, disposable income remains at the 69th percentile nationally, and 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

Maroubra's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 29.6% houses and 70.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Maroubra's home ownership rate was higher than Sydney metro's at 30.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.0% and rented ones at 44.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Maroubra's median weekly rent figure was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Maroubra's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 lower-than-average 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 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 residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 45.7%, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. 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%, 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, 7.1% in secondary, and 7.1% in 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 accessibility of these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 110 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Maroubra's primarily residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 73% of residents, while buses are used by 12% and walking by 6%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 0.9, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents work from home, with this figure standing at 47.8%, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 1,146 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 43 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays 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 exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (21,904 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 17.5% of residents aged 65 and over (5,801 people), higher than the 15.5% 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, comprising 53.2% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Maroubra at 5.6%, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are English (17.6%), Other (15.3%), and Australian (15.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: French (2.2% vs regional 0.5%), Russian (1.3% vs 0.4%), and Spanish (1.1% vs 0.6%).

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 proportion of residents aged 85+ (3.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 10.6% to 14.1%, while the 45-54 age group has declined from 13.2% to 12.2%. By 2041, Maroubra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 30% (620 people), reaching 2,676 from 2,055. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise half of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 35-44.