Maianbar at a glance
Median house
$1,105,000
-11.6% over 12 months
Median unit
$411,840
Weekly rent
$1,250
Houses · units $745
Gross yield
5.9%
Houses, on the median
Population
539
Median age 50
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2230), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,105,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $411,840, roughly 63% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-11.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $221,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -11.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
House prices in Maianbar.
Median house price
$1,105,000
-11.6% over the past year. Median unit price $411,840.
Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$745/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$1,105,000
-11.6% annual growth
$411,840
539
Median age: 50
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at -11.6%/yr
2021
$2.0M
5-year change
-46%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Maianbar.
Maianbar's median house price is $1,105,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2230 (NSW), Sutherland Shire Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Maianbar (2230) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,105,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -11.6% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Maianbar has roughly 539 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Maianbar scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maianbar's population at 539, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
539
Median age
50
Family households
77%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.88% (median rent $1250/wk against a $1,105,000 price tag). Units yield 9.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20265.88%
Based on $1,105,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.41%
Based on $411,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-11.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maianbar.
Local schools for Maianbar
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Government School Catchment
Lilli Pilli Public School
Bundeena Public School
Caringbah Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Maianbar.
- What is the median house price in Maianbar?
- The median house price in Maianbar, NSW 2230 is $1,105,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $411,840. Annual growth is -11.6%.
- How much is my house worth in Maianbar?
- A useful starting point is the Maianbar median house price of $1,105,000 (units $411,840). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Maianbar a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Maianbar is 5.9%: the median weekly house rent is $1,250 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2230), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,105,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 11.6% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Maianbar is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Maianbar postcode?
- Maianbar is in the 2230 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Maianbar?
- Maianbar is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2230. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maianbar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1250, for units it's $745.
- What schools are in Maianbar?
- There are 20 schools serving Maianbar on this page, including Lilli Pilli Public School, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer, Bundeena Public School.
- How walkable is Maianbar?
- Maianbar has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Maianbar?
- Maianbar is close to Port Hacking, Burraneer, Lilli Pilli, Dolans Bay, Bundeena.
- What is the population of Maianbar?
- The population of Maianbar is approximately 539 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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