MALABAR

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,595,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $890,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,643
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 4.9%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 4,714
Density 1,319.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

MALABAR Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,595,000
House Sales Volume 56 sales
Unit Median $890,000
Unit Sales Volume 73 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,250/wk
2 Bed Unit $1,050/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,380/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MALABAR Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,643 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.85x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MALABAR 5,643/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MALABAR has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

MALABAR Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,714
Total Population
1,319
people/km² density
4.9%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
1,162 people
24.7%
2
Australia
1,031 people
21.9%
3
Ireland
520 people
11.0%
4
Scotland
295 people
6.3%
5
China
233 people
4.9%

Transport

11.7 km
to Sydney CBD
27 min
drive to CBD
45 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

MALABAR Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 4 neighbouring suburbs

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About MALABAR

Malabar is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 11.7km from CBD, about 45 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,714 with a density of 1319 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,595,000, above Sydney average; unit median $890,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5643 per 100,000, 0.85x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 24.65%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (21.87%) and Irish (11.03%), Chinese comprises 4.94%, lower Chinese proportion.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Malabar has a house median of $2,595,000 and unit median of $890,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Malabar has a crime rate of 5643 per 100,000, which is 0.85x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Corpus Christi College Maroubra, 2024 HSC results: 33 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 56.6 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Spyridon College, 2024 HSC results: 71 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 71.2 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Malabar has a population of 4,714, with Chinese comprising 4.90%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (24.65%), Aust (21.87%), Irish (11.03%), Scottish (6.26%), Chinese (4.94%).

Malabar is approximately 11.7km from Sydney CBD, about 27 minutes by car or 45 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.