Maroubra

The community is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 39. While the population is large, the number of children under 15 is a little below the state and national averages.

Maroubra is far more multicultural than the rest of the country, with 42.1% of people born overseas. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries reported.

Reflecting its international population, 34.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Greek and Mandarin are the most common alternative languages.

About 49.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 33.9% report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 73.4%.

Income levels are significantly high, with 32.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly income is $1,026, which is well above the national figure.

Residents report better health than most areas, with the proportion of people with a long-term health condition being well below the national average at 23.1%.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, with fewer people volunteering and fewer residents spending 15 or more hours on housework each week.

The First Nations community in Maroubra is among the largest for its level, with Year 12 completion rates far above the national average.

A fair number of people live alone here—27.9% of households—which is a little above the state average. Couples with children make up the most common family type.

Housing is dominated by flats and apartments, with detached houses being far less common than across the state. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, with a typical weekly rent of $540.

Working from home is very common at 41.9%, far above the national figure. The area is well-connected, with 15.1% of homes having no motor vehicle, much higher than most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 39.4% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher proportion of the community than in most areas.

Professional roles are the most common, with 33.9% of the workforce in these occupations. Most adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is about the same as the state average.

Maroubra is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.6. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, groceries, and health services.