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 Feb 2026, Maroubra's population is estimated at around 32,804, reflecting an increase of 2,082 people since the 2021 Census. The resident population was estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in 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. Over the past decade, Maroubra has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 0.1% compound annual growth rate. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by this data.

Considering projected demographic shifts, Maroubra is expected to expand by 3,685 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 10.6% 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

Maroubra experienced around 69 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 349 homes were approved, with another 56 in FY-26 as of current data. This translates to an average of 1.6 people moving to the area per dwelling built over the past five financial years. However, recent data shows this has increased to 10 people per dwelling over the past two financial years.

The average construction value for new homes is $741,000. In FY-26, $25.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Sydney, Maroubra shows 17.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks at the 37th percentile nationally, suggesting limited buyer options but strong demand for established dwellings. New development consists of 27.0% detached dwellings and 73.0% medium and high-density housing. At around 453 people per approval, Maroubra indicates a mature market.

Future projections estimate an addition of 3,490 residents by 2041, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and price increases if current development rates do not match population growth.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 24 projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable 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 the development at 181-191 Maroubra Road. The following list provides details on those projects deemed most relevant.

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Maroubra shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Maroubra has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 5.8% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.9%.

Residents' unemployment rate is 1.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, but workforce participation is similar at 70.0%. According to Census responses, 47.8% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training, with the latter showing strong specialization. Manufacturing has limited presence in Maroubra at 3.1%, compared to 5.7% regionally.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force also grew by 2.9%, leaving unemployment broadly unchanged at 5.8%. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.4%, and unemployment rose slightly to 4.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Maroubra's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Maroubra had an exceptionally high income level nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $60,772 and the average income stood at $99,307, which compared to figures for Greater Sydney of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,156 (median) and $108,106 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all ranked highly in Maroubra, between the 74th and 81st percentiles nationally. Income analysis revealed that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 27.9% of the community (9,152 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. The substantial proportion of high earners (35.1% above $3,000/week) indicated strong economic capacity throughout the locality. High housing costs consumed 19.2% of income, though strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 69th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 evaluation, 29.6% of dwellings were houses while 70.3% were 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 dwellings at 25.0% and rented ones at 44.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,000, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure in Maroubra was recorded at $540, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Maroubra's median monthly 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 constitute the remaining 33.5%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households comprising 5.6%. 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 higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 45.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 13.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, 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 collectively facilitate 8,025 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is excellent, with residents typically located just 110 meters from the nearest one. Most residents commute outwards due to Maroubra's predominantly residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 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, specifically 47.8%, work from home, 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 Maroubra's centrepoint.

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 (21,673 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally.

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. As of March 2021, 17.6% of residents were aged 65 and over (5,773 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's cultural diversity is notable, with 36.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 44.1% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Maroubra, comprising 53.2%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 5.6% of Maroubra's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (17.6%), Other (15.3%), and Australian (15.0%). French, Russian, and Spanish ethnicities 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 39 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 15-24 age cohort is notably over-represented in Maroubra at 14.3%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while the 5-14 age group is under-represented at 10.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.6% to 14.3% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 15.8% to 14.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Maroubra. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 31%, adding 648 people, reaching a total of 2,715 from the current 2,066. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are expected to decrease in number.