# Demographics & Identity — Maroubra

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Maroubra (Suburb / Locality)

Roughly 31% of Maroubra residents are young adults aged 25 to 44, making them the largest age group in the area. The neighbourhood has a total population of 30,722 people. It is one of the largest areas of its kind in the region.

The typical resident is 39 years old, which is lower than most similar areas and about the same as the state average.

People in de facto relationships make up 13.2% of the population, a little above the national figure of 11.5%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 1.3%, which is a little below the state average of 3.4%.

Children under 15 make up 16.1% of the population, which is a little below the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 17.9%, which is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 30,722 | +3.8% since 2011 |
| Median age | 39 yrs | +8.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.3% | +9.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 17.9% | +18.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.1% | -0.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.2% | +58.6% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 31.2%, Older adults (45–64) 24.3%, Seniors (65+) 17.9%, Children (0–14) 16.1%, Youth (15–24) 10.6%

**Marital status** — Married 42.3%, Never married 41.6%, Divorced 8.2%, Widowed 5.2%, Separated 2.6%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12511/maroubra/topic/demographics-identity