MALABAR
MALABAR Property Overview
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MALABAR 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.