Maroubra vs South Coogee.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,000,000 and $4,660,000.
Maroubra (median $3,000,000) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than South Coogee ($4,660,000). Over the past year, South Coogee (+18.7%) ran 21.1 percentage points ahead of Maroubra (-2.4%) on house-price growth.
Maroubra scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Coogee (1102) sits above Maroubra (1052).
For buyers
Maroubra is the lower entry point at $3,000,000 median, 36% 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 1.54%), but South Coogee 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
South Coogee edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1052).
Common questions
Is Maroubra or South Coogee cheaper to buy in?
Maroubra has the lower median house price at $3,000,000, roughly 36% below South Coogee ($4,660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maroubra or South Coogee?
Over the past 12 months, South Coogee grew +18.7% vs -2.4% in Maroubra, a gap of 21.1 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 South Coogee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Coogee scores 1102 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 South Coogee?
Maroubra scores 52/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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 South Coogee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.34% in Maroubra vs 1.54% in South Coogee. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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