Maroubra - North · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Economy & Advantage in Maroubra - North

How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.

A top-tier advantage score of 10 marks Maroubra - North as one of the most prosperous areas in the country. This high standing is driven by an exceptionally skilled workforce and strong access to resources, placing it well above the national average.

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📍 Maroubra - North, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Maroubra - North sits — Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

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All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Maroubra - North — higher than 99% of areas.

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) compared with the state and national average
Maroubra - North10
2035, NSW 9

Socio-economic advantage

SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.

Residents here have a high level of education and job skills, scoring 9 out of 10. This helps explain why the area's overall advantage is among the largest in Australia, with a typical score of 1,127.

10

Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.

9

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.

8

Higher than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.

9

Higher than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.

1,127

Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.

Population growth

Annual population estimates and change since the census.

The population has grown by 6.6% since 2021, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the New South Wales figure of 6.1%.

Business & building

Operating businesses and dwellings approved.

There are 1,307 businesses operating in the area, which is more than about 71% of similar places.

1,307

Higher than 70% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.

Sources

  • Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Regional Population (Estimated Resident Population) — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2024 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Counts of Australian Businesses & Building Approvals — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2025 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Maroubra - North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/118021566/maroubra-north/topic/economy-advantage