Marangaroo
Vietnamese ancestry (1,068) is the third-largest group behind English (2,747) and unspecified (1,935), giving Marangaroo a more multicultural profile than its northern Perth neighbours. The 40.5% overseas-born share sits 18.9 percentage points above the national average. Despite this, the suburb is effectively shrinking at -0.1% per year, losing 112 residents through internal outflow annually while gaining 132 from overseas migration. SEIFA reveals an unusual education-economy split: IEO decile 2 (low educational attainment) but IER decile 6 (above-median economic resources), a 4-decile gap that reflects trade and manual-work incomes outpacing formal qualifications. Household income sits at the 48th percentile nationally ($1,533/week).
Population
10,483
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,533/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$431K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Detached houses dominate at 90.6% of stock, with four-plus bedroom homes accounting for 57.0% and three-bedroom at 38.5%. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,647 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The ownership profile is strong: 34.1% own outright and 45.9% hold mortgages, with only 20.0% renting, below the national average. Schools sit below the national benchmark: Marangaroo Primary (ICSEA 967, 188 students) and Rawlinson Primary (952, 405 students) both fall short of the 1,000 threshold. The affordability trend has improved from 61.3% in 2011 to 53.0% in 2021, a positive shift that reflects a period of flat prices followed by WA's recent recovery.
For Buyers
Detached houses dominate at 90.6% of stock, with four-plus bedroom homes accounting for 57.0% and three-bedroom at 38.5%. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,647 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.8%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The ownership profile is strong: 34.1% own outright and 45.9% hold mortgages, with only 20.0% renting, below the national average. Schools sit below the national benchmark: Marangaroo Primary (ICSEA 967, 188 students) and Rawlinson Primary (952, 405 students) both fall short of the 1,000 threshold. The affordability trend has improved from 61.3% in 2011 to 53.0% in 2021, a positive shift that reflects a period of flat prices followed by WA's recent recovery.
For Investors
Renters make up 20.0% of households, below the national average, limiting the tenant pool. Median weekly rent of $350 against no published median house price. The vacancy rate of 5.1% is moderate. With zero development applications in 12 months, no new supply is entering the market. The population is contracting at -0.1% per year, and the gentrification score is 0 with no gentrifying signals. Net internal outflow of 112 per year, offset by overseas arrivals of 132, means the tenant demographic is shifting toward migrant households. Rent growth of 7.7% over the decade is the lowest in this analysis, suggesting limited rental return momentum. The investment case is weak without price growth or rental depth.
Schools in Marangaroo iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Marangaroo Primary School
K-6 · 188 students
Rawlinson Primary School
K-6 · 405 students
Demographics
English ancestry leads at 2,747, with Vietnamese (1,068) a distinctive third behind unspecified (1,935), and Italian (716) fifth. Macedonian (206 speakers) leads non-English languages, followed by Arabic (113), Italian (96), Cantonese (48), and Mandarin (47). The 40.5% overseas-born share sits 18.9 percentage points above the national average. University qualifications at 23.6% are 6.5 points below the national average, consistent with IEO decile 2. Christianity (4,782), Buddhism (806), and Islam (599) reflect the European, Vietnamese, and Middle Eastern migration layers. The median age of 39 is 1 year below the national figure, with an aging trajectory pushing senior share up 6.6 points in a decade.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.6%
Houses
9.0%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split shows 34.1% outright owners, 45.9% mortgage holders, and 20.0% renters. Detached houses at 90.6% dominate, with semi-detached at 9.0% and apartments at just 0.4%. Four-plus bedroom homes make up 57.0% and three-bedroom 38.5%, leaving under 5% for smaller stock. Monthly mortgage of $1,647 on household income of $1,533/week produces a 24.8% mortgage-to-income ratio. The affordability trend improved from 61.3% to 53.0% over the decade, counter to the national trend. Real income growth of 1.4% is effectively flat after inflation. The 7.0% needing-assistance rate (693 residents) sits slightly above the national average.
Mortgage / mo
$1,647
Rent / wk
$350
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$661
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
192
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.8%
Couples, no children
8,583
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 17.7% (473 workers), followed by Construction at 11.2% (298), Education at 10.6% (283), Retail at 9.5% (253), and Professional/Technical at 7.0% (186). Labourers (720) top the occupational profile, with Community/Personal workers (667) and Professionals (636) close behind. The 7.6% unemployment rate runs above the national average. The SEIFA profile reveals the education-economy gap: IEO decile 2 (low qualifications) but IER decile 6 (above-median economic resources). This 4-decile spread means the suburb is earning more than its education level predicts, driven by trade incomes in the construction and healthcare sectors that dominate local employment.
Unemployment
6.8%
Labour Force
6,181
Unemployed
419
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.5%
Part-time
31.9%
Participation
57.5%
Employed
4,556
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.6%
Postgraduate
4.0%
Born Overseas
40.5%
Dwellings
3,538
Transport to Work
Car dependence is very high at 89.6%, with only 3.5% using public transport and 0.9% walking or cycling. Marangaroo lacks a train station, relying on bus services to connect to the Joondalup line. Both schools sit below the national ICSEA benchmark: Marangaroo Primary (967, 188 students) and Rawlinson Primary (952, 405 students), a 33-48 point gap from the 1,000 threshold. IRSAD decile 3 and IRSD decile 2 place Marangaroo in the bottom 30% nationally for advantage. The 7.0% needing-assistance rate and 7.6% unemployment rate are both above the national average, consistent with this lower-advantage profile.
Drive
89.6%
Public Transport
3.5%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.1%/yr
(-11 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is effectively static at -0.1% per year, losing about 11 persons annually. Net internal migration is -112 per year, slightly offset by overseas arrivals of 132. The 10-year population change of -0.3% confirms stagnation. Medium projections forecast a gradual decline to approximately 10,774 by 2031. Gentrification score is 0 with no gentrifying signals. The aging trajectory is pronounced: senior share rose 6.6 points while young share dropped 3.0 points and working-age share fell 1.8 points in a decade. Real income grew just 1.4%, effectively flat. Affordability improved from 61.3% to 53.0%, but this reflects WA's flat price period rather than rising incomes.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+132
Net Internal / yr
-112
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -112/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Marangaroo compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marangaroo a good suburb to live in?
Marangaroo offers affordable detached housing (90.6% separate houses) with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.8%, well below stress levels. Trade-offs include IRSAD decile 3 (bottom 30%), schools below the ICSEA benchmark (967 and 952), and extreme car dependence at 89.6%. The aging population (median age 39, senior share up 6.6 points) means the demographic profile is shifting older.
What is the median house price in Marangaroo?
No median house price data is available for Marangaroo. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,647 and weekly rent of $350 indicate an affordable Perth price bracket. The mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 24.8%, and the affordability trend improved from 61.3% in 2011 to 53.0% in 2021, reflecting WA's mid-decade price correction.
What schools are in Marangaroo?
Marangaroo has 2 government primary schools, both below the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000. Marangaroo Primary School (ICSEA 967, 188 students) and Rawlinson Primary School (952, 405 students) fall 33 and 48 points short respectively. The IEO decile 2 reading confirms that adult education attainment is in the bottom 20% nationally.
Is Marangaroo safe?
Specific crime data is not available for Marangaroo. The IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 3 indicate above-average disadvantage. The 7.6% unemployment rate runs above the national average, and the 7.0% needing-assistance rate (693 residents) is elevated. These socioeconomic indicators suggest a safety profile consistent with lower-advantage Perth suburbs.
Is Marangaroo good for property investment?
Marangaroo's 20.0% renter share is below average, limiting tenant depth. Rent at $350/week with a 5.1% vacancy is moderate. Zero DAs in 12 months means no new supply. Rent growth of 7.7% over the decade is the lowest in this analysis. Population is contracting at -0.1% per year. The investment case is weak without rental depth or price growth signals.
How is Marangaroo's population changing?
Population is effectively static at -0.1% per year, losing about 11 persons annually. Internal outflow of 112/year is partly offset by overseas arrivals (132/yr). Senior share has risen 6.6 points in a decade, the steepest aging shift in this analysis. Projections forecast decline to roughly 10,774 by 2031. The suburb shows no gentrification signals.
What languages are spoken in Marangaroo?
Macedonian (206 speakers) leads, followed by Arabic (113), Italian (96), Cantonese (48), and Mandarin (47). With 40.5% born overseas (18.9 points above the national average), Marangaroo's language mix reflects layered European and Asian migration. Vietnamese ancestry (1,068) is the third-largest group, and Buddhism (806 adherents) is the second-largest religion after Christianity (4,782).
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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