Little Bay vs Malabar
The verdict
Little Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.71M versus $3.74M in Malabar. Little Bay rates higher for education (78 vs 62). Malabar rates higher for liveability (84 vs 62). Malabar has a shorter estimated CBD commute (45 vs 50 min). On the separate residential safety score, Little Bay rates higher (71 vs 49/100 in Malabar).
Scores
| Little Bay | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 66 |
| Transport | 50 | 51 |
| Education | 78 | 62 |
| Liveability | 62 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Little Bay | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,817 | 4,714 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,364 | $1,790 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.8% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 57.8% | 68.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Little Bay Stable · Malabar Stable
Property
| Little Bay | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.71M | $3.74M |
| Median unit price | $1.28M | $2.20M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Little Bay | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 187 | 445 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 106 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 291 | 361 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,571 | 6,406 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Little Bay | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,073 |
See the full school list on each profile: Little Bay · Malabar
Transport
| Little Bay | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 7.5 km |
Liveability
| Little Bay | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 7 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 620 m | 40 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 11.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 730 m | 160 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Little Bay | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,817 | 4,714 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,000 | 4,893 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,239 | 5,127 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 0.94% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Little Bay or Malabar?
Little Bay has the higher residential safety score (Little Bay 71/100 vs Malabar 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Little Bay or Malabar?
Little Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.71M versus $3.74M.
Which has better public transport, Little Bay or Malabar?
Malabar has the higher transport score (Little Bay 50/100 vs Malabar 51/100).
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