Thinking about buying your first home in Maroubra (2035)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Maroubra is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Maroubra a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Maroubra (2035) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Maroubra suits established buyers who can comfortably clear the $3,125,000 house median, or couples stepping into the unit market at $1,070,000. The suburb skews toward professionals, with a median household income of $2,141 per week and a SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10. The secondary school posts an ICSEA of 1073, which is solid, and 37 childcare services sit within five kilometres. The beach lifestyle and clean air quality score of 31 AQI are genuine drawcards for families who want coastal living without relocating far from the CBD.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are effectively priced out at both price points, and the scheme does not apply at the house median. The composite Stickybeak grade of C+ reflects real limitations: walkability sits at only the 61st percentile for Sydney despite the dense amenity count, and the safety grade is flagged as insufficient, which you should take seriously rather than dismiss. With 43% renters and 49% of dwellings being flats, the neighbourhood feel is more transient than some owner-occupiers prefer.
What to verify before you bid
- The safety grade is marked insufficient in the data. Request crime statistics from NSW Police for the 2035 postcode and walk the streets at night before committing. - Units at $1,070,000 are predominantly strata. Pull the owners corporation records, check the sinking fund balance, and confirm no major remediation works are pending or planned. - Confirm your specific block's flood overlay with Randwick Council, as coastal and low-lying pockets near Maroubra Beach can carry localised inundation risk not captured in postcode-level bushfire data.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Maroubra?
BOCSAR · MAROUBRA 2035
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K8,24212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+3%Around Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Randwick
Within LGA: Randwick
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES49%910 reports
THEFT38%694 reports
ASSAULT13%236 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED36%
NON-DOMESTIC64%
Across 218 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Maroubra
20
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:49 AEST
Randwick station · 1.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
3.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 194 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$855per week
Sep 2025 · 194 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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$920▲$65
2.7 km away
Rosebery2018
$1,000▲$145
2.9 km away
Coogee2034
$935▲$80
3.1 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2035
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2035. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Randwick
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Randwick postcodes, or explore the full Randwick suburb index.
Maroubra is the primary suburb with postcode 2035 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Maroubra is the main locality.
Which local government area is Maroubra in?
Maroubra (2035) is located in the Randwick local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Maroubra?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Maroubra (2035) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Maroubra flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Maroubra. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Maroubra?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Maroubra (2035), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Maroubra (2035) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Maroubra (2035). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Maroubra changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Maroubra (2035) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
