MAROUBRA

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,790,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,200,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 8,212
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 12.6%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 30,722
Density 5,187.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

MAROUBRA Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,790,000
House Sales Volume 53 sales
Unit Median $1,200,000
Unit Sales Volume 71 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $950/wk
3 Bed House $1,225/wk
2 Bed Unit $855/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,100/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MAROUBRA Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Slightly Above Average
Crime rate: 8,212 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.24x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MAROUBRA 8,212/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MAROUBRA has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

MAROUBRA Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

30,722
Total Population
5,187
people/km² density
12.6%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
6,956 people
22.6%
2
Australia
5,909 people
19.2%
3
China
3,873 people
12.6%
4
Ireland
3,545 people
11.5%
5
Greece
2,108 people
6.9%

Transport

8.6 km
to Sydney CBD
22 min
drive to CBD
39 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (3)

Independent (1)

St Spyridon College

Details
71.2 score K-12 Co-ed

Catholic (1)

Corpus Christi College Maroubra

Details
56.6 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

South Sydney High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

MAROUBRA Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 8 neighbouring suburbs

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About MAROUBRA

Maroubra is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 8.6km from CBD, about 39 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 30,722 with a density of 5187 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,790,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,200,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school South Sydney High School has 19 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school Corpus Christi College Maroubra has 33; independent school St Spyridon College has 71.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 8212 per 100,000, 1.24x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.

Demographics: English comprises 22.64%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (19.23%) and Chinese (12.61%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Maroubra has a house median of $2,790,000 and unit median of $1,200,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Maroubra has a crime rate of 8212 per 100,000, which is 1.24x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.

Government schools: South Sydney High School, 2024 HSC results: 19 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: Corpus Christi College Maroubra, 2024 HSC results: 33 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 56.6. Independent schools: St Spyridon College, 2024 HSC results: 71 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 71.2.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Maroubra has a population of 30,722, with Chinese comprising 12.60%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (22.64%), Aust (19.23%), Chinese (12.61%), Irish (11.54%), Greek (6.86%).

Maroubra is approximately 8.6km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 39 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.