Maroubra - North

The community is older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 41 and over 20% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 16% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

This is a diverse area where 38.9% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the Australian average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

About 32.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This diversity is seen in the use of Greek, Cantonese, and Mandarin, though the proportion of people speaking another language fell slightly since 2016.

Christianity is the most common religion at 51.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 42.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 74% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly family income of $3,059. This is well above the national figure, and nearly 39% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.8%, which is well below the national average. Only 4.6% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates sit at 13.6%, about the same as the rest of the country. About 12.2% of people provide some form of unpaid care.

First Nations people in this area are far older and earn significantly more than those in the rest of the state, with a typical personal income of $966.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (61.8%), and the area has a much lower rate of one-parent families than most other areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $600 and monthly mortgage payments averaging $3,033. Detached houses are much less common than in most areas, with 37.2% of people living in flats or apartments.

Working from home is very common, with 44.2% of the workforce doing so. While 10.5% of homes have no car, the area is highly accessible with a very short walk to public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 36% of people moving in the last five years, which is below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.5% of the community.

The workforce is primarily professional, with 60.9% of people employed full-time. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is lower than most other areas.

With a high concentration of skills and resources, the area is ranked as having a very high level of overall advantage compared to all other similar areas.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, with a typical yearly total of 1,406mm.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.3. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries.