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

Marangaroo's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, stands at approximately 10,882 as of November 2025. This figure indicates a rise of 399 individuals (3.8%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,483. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 10,877 in June 2024 and an additional 7 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,271 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch uses ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future trends suggest a population increase just below the median statistical area national average by 2041, with an expected rise of 780 persons reflecting a total increase of 7.1% over the 17 years.

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

Marangaroo has received approximately 8 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 42 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline has maintained adequate housing supply relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. Average new home construction cost is $239,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

In FY-26, $94,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Perth (93.0% below the regional average per person). Recent periods show increased development activity, though it remains below national averages, suggesting established nature and potential planning limitations. Current building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving Marangaroo's suburban character and attracting space-seeking buyers at a rate of around 993 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, AreaSearch quarterly estimates project an increase of 772 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Future projections show Marangaroo adding 772 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Marangaroo has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 12 projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Landsdale - Mirrabooka Avenue and Kingsway - Roundabout Upgrade, New Dining Hub and Redevelopment at Hawaiian's Newpark Shopping Centre, Girrawheen Hub Precinct Redevelopment, and Kingsway City Shopping Centre Serviced Apartments. The following list details those most likely to be 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 strong representation from manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 6.4%, having seen an estimated employment growth of 4.5% in the past year.

As of September 2025, 5,724 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 8.9% (2.5% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%). The workforce participation rate is lower at 60.7%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with retail trade being particularly notable at 1.4 times the regional average. Mining has limited presence, accounting for only 3.6% of jobs compared to the regional average of 7.0%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 4.5%, while the labour force grew by 3.4%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 1.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and unemployment increase marginally despite a labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data as of 25-November shows WA's employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3% and national employment growth of 0.14%. 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, with significant variations between industry sectors. 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, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Marangaroo SA2's median income among taxpayers was $51,614 and average income stood at $58,897 in financial year 2022. This compares to Greater Perth's figures of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $58,943 and average income is $67,260, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022. According to Census data, household income ranks at the 37th percentile ($1,533 weekly) and personal income at the 21st percentile. The largest income segment comprises 34.8% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,786 residents), consistent with broader trends across the broader area 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

Marangaroo's dwelling structures, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 90.6% houses and 9.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Marangaroo stood at 34.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.8% and rented ones at 20.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,647, below the Perth metro average of $1,898. The median weekly rent in Marangaroo was $350, matching the Perth metro figure of $350. Nationally, Marangaroo's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents at $375 being less than the national figure of $429.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 24.0%, with lone person households at 21.4% and group households accounting for 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 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%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (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 59 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that together facilitate 2,525 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents being an average of 178 meters away from their nearest stop.

On average, there are 360 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 42 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 49% of Marangaroo's total population (~5,343 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Perth's 53.8% and the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in Marangaroo are asthma (7.5%) and mental health issues (7.4%), while 68.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 73.0%.

Marangaroo has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.6% (2,021 people) than Greater Perth's 13.6%. Health outcomes among seniors in Marangaroo require more attention than the broader population.

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's representation stands out at 8.3%, higher than Greater Perth's average of 2.7%.

Regarding ancestry, the top groups are English (21.1%), Australian (19.2%), and Other (14.8%). Vietnamese (8.2%) and Macedonian (3.6%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.9% and 0.9%, respectively. Serbian representation 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, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. Comparing with the Greater Perth average, the percentage of people aged 65-74 is notably higher at 10.2% in Marangaroo, while those aged 35-44 are under-represented at 13.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the age group 75 to 84 has grown from 5.4% to 6.1%, whereas the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.8% to 12.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Marangaroo. Notably, the 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 62%, reaching 1,072 people from 660. This growth will be led by residents aged 65 and older, who are anticipated to contribute to 71% of the population increase. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age groups are expected to experience population declines.