Malabar
NSW 2036 · Randwick
4,714 (2021) → 4,893 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Malabar is a stable suburb in Randwick, NSW 2036, about 11km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.42M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 51/100, and is right by the coast. Malabar has an overall score of 66/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2036 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.01%), New Zealand (1.61%), China (1.51%), France (1.04%), Malaysia (1%)
Top languages: Greek (1.99%), French (1.78%), Cantonese (1.27%), Mandarin (1.23%), Spanish (0.81%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1090 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1090
- Malabar Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
Nearby (within 10km)
- Matraville Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 930
- Chifley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 954
- Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 934
- St Spyridon CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1093
- St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1109
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MaroubraPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- The Bowen CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 910
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1078
- Maroubra Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1055
- La Perouse Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 920
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1046
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1126
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Malabar
Is Malabar safe?
Malabar has a residential safety score of 49/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,688 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Malabar?
In Malabar, the median house price is $3.42M and the median unit price is $2.05M. Median weekly house rent is $1,470.
How far is Malabar from Sydney CBD?
Malabar is about 11.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Malabar?
Malabar has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1079 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Malabar?
Malabar has a transport score of 51/100 and 36 bus stops.