Is Maroubra or Randwick more expensive?

Randwick has the higher median house price ($3.67M) compared with $3.13M in Maroubra.

Which is better for renters — Maroubra or Randwick?

Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Maroubra and $850/wk in Randwick, making Randwick the more affordable rental market.

Is Maroubra or Randwick at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Maroubra vs Randwick?

Maroubra has 3 schools in the postcode, and Randwick has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Maroubra vs Randwick: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Randwick commands a $545K premium on median property price over Maroubra; Randwick has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Randwick

Maroubra

2035

Randwick

2031

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Maroubra (2035) and Randwick (2031) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Maroubra	Randwick
SAFETYSafety Randwick leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Randwick leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3	5▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$3.13M	$3.67M
Median unit price	$1.07M	$1.21M
Median weekly rent	$850/wk	$850/wk
Annual price growth	+9.7%	+10.9%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Randwick leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(1)
Walkability percentile	62	95▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Maroubra if...

You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Finance.

Choose Randwick if...

Randwick leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Maroubra or Randwick more expensive?: Randwick has the higher median house price ($3.67M) compared with $3.13M in Maroubra.
Which is better for renters — Maroubra or Randwick?: Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Maroubra and $850/wk in Randwick, making Randwick the more affordable rental market.
Is Maroubra or Randwick at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Maroubra vs Randwick?: Maroubra has 3 schools in the postcode, and Randwick has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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