Maroubra - West

The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. While the population shrank by 353 people since 2016, the area remains youthful, with young adults aged 25 to 44 making up the largest group at 33.9%.

Birthplaces are incredibly diverse, with 49.1% of people born overseas—a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Multilingualism is common here, as 42.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most spoken non-English languages.

About 33.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well below the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.3%.

This is a highly qualified community where 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. High school completion is also much higher than most areas, with 76.6% finishing Year 12.

Earnings are significantly higher than usual; the typical weekly family income is $2,562, and 31.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 20.9% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of people volunteering. This is a drop from 16.0% in 2016.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but those who do are noticeably older than the national average and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 59.4%.

Family structures are varied, with 60.1% being couples with children. About 24.6% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with separate houses making up only 29.3% of homes. Renting is very common at 41.9%, and the typical weekly rent of $550 is well above the national figure.

Working from home has surged to 39.7%, far above the national average. While 16.0% of homes have no car, the area is well connected with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 19.1% of the community, though this is down from 2016.

The workforce is highly active, with 63.8% of adults working or looking for work. Many are employed in professional, managerial, or healthcare roles.

This is a very privileged area, ranking in the top 10% nationally for overall advantage. This is driven by an exceptionally high score for education and job skills.

The area is quite wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,406mm, which is far above the state average. Temperatures are typically mild.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services.