Maroubra at a glance
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
30.7k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Maroubra.
The postcode for Maroubra is 2035 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Maroubra (2035) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
Maroubra has roughly 30,722 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Maroubra scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maroubra's population at 30,722, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30,722
Median age
39
Family households
67%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$540/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
30,722
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2,532
total offences in 2025
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 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
52
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maroubra.
Local schools for Maroubra
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Government School Catchment
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
Maroubra Bay Public School
South Sydney High School
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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 Maroubra.
- What is the Maroubra postcode?
- Maroubra is in the 2035 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Maroubra?
- Maroubra is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2035. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maroubra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $540, for units it's $540.
- What schools are in Maroubra?
- There are 20 schools serving Maroubra on this page, including St Spyridon College, St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School, The Bowen College.
- How walkable is Maroubra?
- Maroubra has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Maroubra?
- Maroubra is close to Maroubra South, Hillsdale, Matraville, Eastgardens, Malabar.
- What is the population of Maroubra?
- The population of Maroubra is approximately 30,722 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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