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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

Randwick

2031

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Maroubra (2035) and Randwick (2031) across 13 metrics in four sections.
MetricMaroubraRandwick
SAFETYSafety
Randwick leads on 1 of 1
Sub-gradeC+(0)B-(0)
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
FAMILYFamily
Randwick leads on 2 of 2
Sub-gradeC+(0)B-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Schools in postcode35
FINANCEFinance
Even (1 each)
Sub-gradeB-(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-gradeB-(0)B(1)
Walkability percentile6295

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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