Malabar vs Maroubra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,400,000 and $3,000,000. Maroubra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Maroubra (median $3,000,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Malabar ($3,400,000). Over the past year, Malabar (0%) ran 2.4 percentage points ahead of Maroubra (-2.4%) on house-price growth.
Maroubra scores higher on walkability (4/100 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 Malabar (1041).
For buyers
Maroubra is the lower entry point at $3,000,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Maroubra delivers the better gross yield (2.34% vs 2.29%), but Malabar has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Maroubra edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1041).
Common questions
Is Malabar or Maroubra cheaper to buy in?
Maroubra has the lower median house price at $3,000,000, roughly 13% below Malabar ($3,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Malabar or Maroubra?
Over the past 12 months, Malabar grew 0% vs -2.4% in Maroubra, a gap of 2.4 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 Malabar or Maroubra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maroubra scores 1052 vs 1041 in Malabar. 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, Malabar or Maroubra?
Maroubra scores 52/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Malabar or Maroubra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.34% in Maroubra vs 2.29% in Malabar. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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