Chifley vs Maroubra
Chifley (median $2,700,000) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Maroubra ($3,000,000). Over the past year, Chifley (+1.3%) ran 3.7 percentage points ahead of Maroubra (-2.4%) on house-price growth.
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Chifley and Maroubra side by side
| Measure | Chifley | Maroubra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,700,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Median unit | $437,040 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.3% | -2.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1498/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $1050/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1052 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,490 | 30,722 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1161 mm | 1161 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Maroubra scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maroubra (1052) sits above Chifley (1037). Chifley skews owner-occupied (67%), Maroubra runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Chifley is the lower entry point at $2,700,000 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Chifley carries both higher gross yield (2.89% vs 2.34%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Maroubra edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1037). Chifley also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chifley vs Maroubra: common questions
Is Chifley or Maroubra cheaper to buy in?
Chifley has the lower median house price at $2,700,000, roughly 10% below Maroubra ($3,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Chifley or Maroubra?
Over the past 12 months, Chifley grew +1.3% vs -2.4% in Maroubra, a gap of 3.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Chifley or Maroubra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maroubra scores 1052 vs 1037 in Chifley. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Chifley or Maroubra?
Maroubra scores 52/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Chifley or Maroubra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.89% in Chifley vs 2.34% in Maroubra. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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