Marangaroo WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Marangaroo, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Marangaroo WA is 10,483 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marangaroo is $661 per week ($34,372 per year). Median rent in Marangaroo is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Marangaroo has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Marangaroo has a population density of 2187.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marangaroo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marangaroo is $1,647.

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Marangaroo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Marangaroo Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$661/wk
$34,372 per year
#6140 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
#3104 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,647/mo
Avg household size: —

Marangaroo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (5,165) Female 50.7% (5,322)

Population Density

2187.0
people per km²
10,483 people · 4.8 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,763
Family income/wk

Marangaroo Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Marangaroo Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
42.6% 1,177 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
57.4% 1,583 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Marangaroo Country of Birth

Australia
87.1%
England
6.4%
India
2.2%
Afghanistan
1.0%
Cambodia
0.9%
China
0.5%
Germany
0.5%
Bosnia & Herzegovina
0.5%
Croatia
0.5%
Hong Kong
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Marangaroo Religion

No Religion
36.1%
Catholic
24.1%
Buddhism
8.6%
Not stated
7.5%
Anglican
7.0%
Islam
6.4%
Christian (other)
5.5%
Eastern Orthodox
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marangaroo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Marangaroo Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese
37.8%
Other
21.2%
Macedon
13.8%
Arabic
7.6%
SAL Tot
6.9%
Italian
6.4%
Cantonese
3.2%
Mandarin
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Marangaroo Employment

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Employed full-time
35.8% 2,761 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 1,802 people
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Unemployed
4.9% 381 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.0% 2,776 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Marangaroo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.9%
Bachelor Degree
24.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Postgraduate Degree
5.1%
Certificate I/II
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Marangaroo Occupation

Professionals
21.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.4%
Community & Personal Service
16.2%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Labourers
9.7%
Managers
7.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%
Sales Workers
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Marangaroo Field of Study

Engineering
20.4%
Management & Commerce
19.4%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Health
10.8%
Education
8.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.8%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Information Technology
3.3%
Creative Arts
3.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Marangaroo Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marangaroo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
6.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marangaroo Marital Status

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Married
46.3% 3,967
↔️
Separated
3.3% 284
📋
Divorced
9.3% 794
🕊️
Widowed
5.7% 489
👤
Never married
35.4% 3,032

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marangaroo Ancestry

English
23.4%
Australian
21.3%
Other
16.5%
Vietnamese
9.1%
Italian
6.1%
Irish
5.5%
Scottish
5.2%
Macedonian
4.0%
Chinese
3.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.9%
Filipino
1.8%
Indian
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marangaroo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
29.6%
Secondary — Government
23.0%
Vocational Education
12.9%
Pre-school
8.5%
Secondary — Catholic
7.3%
Primary — Catholic
6.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
6.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Marangaroo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.0% 1,393
No need for assistance
93.0% 18,461

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Marangaroo Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
10.5% 836
Not a volunteer
89.5% 7,147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marangaroo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
3.8%
$800-$999/mo
4.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marangaroo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.1%
Did not go to work
11.1%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Other
1.5%
Bus
1.5%
Train
1.5%
Truck
0.9%
Walked only
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Bicycle
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Marangaroo Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.3%
1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
38.9%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Marangaroo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.3%
2 bedrooms
3.2%
3 bedrooms
38.5%
4 bedrooms
50.2%
5 bedrooms
5.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Marangaroo Population Mobility

8.9%
moved in the last year
27.5%
moved in the last 5 years
7.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marangaroo Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
428
Indigenous residents
19,928
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marangaroo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
866
Diabetes
376
Asthma
357
Arthritis
315
Heart disease
217
Lung condition
206
Cancer
125
Kidney disease
109
Stroke
106
Dementia
87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Marangaroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
8.2%
$300-$399/wk
5.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marangaroo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.4%
Couple — no children
21.1%
Couple — no children under 15
21.0%
One parent — no children under 15
8.8%
One parent — children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marangaroo Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.1% 11
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.1% 6
🏅
Previously served
2.1% 166
👤
Never served
97.7% 7,823

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marangaroo Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 950
Did not provide
88.0% 6,990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marangaroo Children Ever Born

No children
31.4%
1 child
12.8%
2 children
30.1%
3 children
16.2%
4 children
7.3%
5+ children
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Marangaroo When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
22
1951–1960
115
1961–1970
352
1971–1980
401
1981–1990
787
1991–2000
665
2001–2010
835
2011–2015
444
2016
57
2017
42
2018
72
2019
64
2020
32
2021
8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Marangaroo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.9%
5–14 hours
25.4%
15–29 hours
10.6%
30+ hours
8.0%
Did not do domestic work
35.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Marangaroo Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
30.1%
3 persons
17.9%
4 persons
17.0%
5 persons
8.3%
6+ persons
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marangaroo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,978
Moved from WA
709
Moved — same area (SA2)
69
Moved from overseas
50
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from NT
6
Moved from SA
5
Moved from NSW
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Marangaroo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
84.7%
Step family — no other children
9.6%
Blended family — no other children
3.7%
Intact family — other children present
1.4%
Other couple — children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marangaroo Schools

35
schools nearby
24
government
980
avg ICSEA score
15,103
total students
Kingsway Christian College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,379 students
1118
ICSEA
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,702 students
1075
ICSEA
Madeley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 475 students
1052
ICSEA
East Hamersley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 248 students
1051
ICSEA
Landsdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 744 students
1047
ICSEA
Ashdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 682 students
1047
ICSEA
Landsdale Christian School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 228 students
1043
ICSEA
Ashdale Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,854 students
1039
ICSEA
Landsdale Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 264 students
1032
ICSEA
Greenwood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 336 students
1013
ICSEA
Gladys Newton School Government
Combined · K-12 · 157 students
1008
ICSEA
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 334 students
997
ICSEA
Mercy College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 1,574 students
988
ICSEA
Warwick Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 811 students
988
ICSEA
Burbridge School Government
Combined · K-12 · 64 students
987
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 35 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Marangaroo Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,533/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Marangaroo

≈ $6,643/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,183/wk
Rent share 22.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Marangaroo vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marangaroo

What is the population of Marangaroo WA?

The population of Marangaroo WA is 10,483 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2187.0 people per km².Marangaroo is ranked #595 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marangaroo?

The median personal income in Marangaroo WA is $661 per week, or $34,372 per year.The median household income is $1,533 per week.Family income is $1,763 per week.Marangaroo is ranked #6,140 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marangaroo?

Median rent in Marangaroo WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marangaroo ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marangaroo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marangaroo WA is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marangaroo?

The median age in Marangaroo WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marangaroo a good suburb to live in?

Marangaroo is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 10,483.The median income is $661/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50896. All dollar figures in AUD.