Maroubra vs Eastgardens.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,000,000 and $3,200,000. Eastgardens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Maroubra (median $3,000,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Eastgardens ($3,200,000). Over the past year, Eastgardens (0%) ran 2.4 percentage points ahead of Maroubra (-2.4%) on house-price growth.
Eastgardens scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 66/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eastgardens (1057) sits above Maroubra (1052). Maroubra skews owner-occupied (54%), Eastgardens runs more rental-dense (39% owner).
For buyers
Maroubra is the lower entry point at $3,000,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Eastgardens carries both higher gross yield (2.43% vs 2.34%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Eastgardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1057 vs 1052).
Common questions
Is Maroubra or Eastgardens cheaper to buy in?
Maroubra has the lower median house price at $3,000,000, roughly 6% below Eastgardens ($3,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maroubra or Eastgardens?
Over the past 12 months, Eastgardens 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 Maroubra or Eastgardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eastgardens scores 1057 vs 1052 in Maroubra. 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, Maroubra or Eastgardens?
Eastgardens scores 66/100 on walkability vs 52/100. 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, Maroubra or Eastgardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.43% in Eastgardens vs 2.34% in Maroubra. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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