Maroubra
NSW 2035 · Randwick
30,722 (2021) → 32,121 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Maroubra is a stable suburb in Randwick, NSW 2035, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.90M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 11 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is right by the coast. Maroubra has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2035 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.05%), China (3.43%), Brazil (3.16%), Indonesia (2.2%), Ireland (1.89%)
Top languages: Greek (4.34%), Mandarin (3.92%), Cantonese (3.66%), Portuguese (3.47%), French (2.8%)
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 1093 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lycee Condorcet The International French School Of SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1173
- Maroubra Junction Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1128
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1126
- St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1109
- Mount Sinai CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1097
- St Spyridon CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1093
- Maroubra Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1055
- Corpus Christi College MaroubraSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1043
- South Sydney High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1037
- The Bowen CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 910
- Aspect South East Sydney School, MaroubraPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- South Coogee Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1095
- Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 934
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1046
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1078
- Malabar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1068
- Daceyville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1029
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1090
- Rainbow Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1122
- Randwick Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3km
- Matraville Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 930
- St Michael's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1104
- Hartford CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1117
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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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 Maroubra
Is Maroubra safe?
Maroubra has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 5,267 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Maroubra?
In Maroubra, the median house price is $2.90M and the median unit price is $1.18M. Median weekly house rent is $1,400.
How far is Maroubra from Sydney CBD?
Maroubra is about 8.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Maroubra?
Maroubra has 11 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1077 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Maroubra?
Maroubra has a transport score of 59/100 and 136 bus stops.