Malabar vs Maroubra
Maroubra (median $3,000,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Malabar ($3,400,000).
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Malabar and Maroubra side by side
| Measure | Malabar | Maroubra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,400,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Median unit | $437,040 | $475,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -2.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1498/wk | $1350/wk |
| Unit rent | $1050/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1052 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,714 | 30,722 |
| Median age | 46 | 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 (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, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Maroubra offers the higher gross rental yield (2.34% vs 2.29%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Maroubra edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1041).
Malabar vs Maroubra: common questions
Is Malabar or Maroubra cheaper to buy in?
Maroubra has the lower median house price at $3,000,000, roughly 12% below Malabar ($3,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
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.
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