Malabar at a glance
Median house
$3,400,000
Median unit
$437,040
Weekly rent
$1,498
Houses · units $1,050
Gross yield
2.3%
Houses, on the median
Population
4,714
Median age 46
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 29 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2036), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $3,400,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (29 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $437,040, roughly 87% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $680,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
House prices in Malabar.
Median house price
$3,400,000
Median unit price $437,040.
Median of 29 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1498/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1050/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$3,400,000
$437,040
4,714
Median age: 46
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Malabar.
Malabar's median house price is $3,400,000 (median of 29 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2036 (NSW), Bayside Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Malabar (2036) sits in the Bayside region of NSW. The median house here is $3,400,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Malabar has roughly 4,714 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Malabar 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, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Malabar's population at 4,714, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,714
Median age
46
Family households
69%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.29% (median rent $1498/wk against a $3,400,000 price tag). Units yield 12.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20262.29%
Based on $3,400,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 202612.49%
Based on $437,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
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 202662%
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.
174
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
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Malabar.
Local schools for Malabar
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Malabar Public School
Matraville Sports High School
Chifley 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 Malabar.
- What is the median house price in Malabar?
- The median house price in Malabar, NSW 2036 is $3,400,000 (median of 29 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $437,040.
- How much is my house worth in Malabar?
- A useful starting point is the Malabar median house price of $3,400,000 (units $437,040). 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 Malabar a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Malabar is 2.3%: the median weekly house rent is $1,498 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2036), June 2026) against the median house price of $3,400,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Malabar: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Malabar 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 Malabar postcode?
- Malabar is in the 2036 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Malabar?
- Malabar is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2036. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Malabar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1498, for units it's $1050.
- What schools are in Malabar?
- There are 20 schools serving Malabar on this page, including St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Malabar Public School, Matraville Sports High School.
- How walkable is Malabar?
- Malabar has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Malabar?
- Malabar is close to Chifley, Matraville, Little Bay, Maroubra, Maroubra South.
- What is the population of Malabar?
- The population of Malabar is approximately 4,714 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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