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Maroubra 2035 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Maroubra (2035)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Randwick suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

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

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Maroubra?

Can I afford Maroubra?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Maroubra? Based on the suburb median of $1,070,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$5,282/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
56.9%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$856,000 loan
20% deposit ($214,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 57% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Maroubra56.9%
Sydney median income58.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Maroubra?

Rental market in Maroubra

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
Dec 22: $720 per week (98 bonds)Mar 23: $800 per week (112 bonds)Jun 23: $800 per week (152 bonds)Sep 23: $800 per week (200 bonds)Dec 23: $850 per week (158 bonds)Mar 24: $880 per week (174 bonds)Jun 24: $875 per week (163 bonds)Sep 24: $850 per week (204 bonds)Dec 24: $880 per week (164 bonds)Mar 25: $860 per week (233 bonds)Jun 25: $875 per week (173 bonds)Sep 25: $855 per week (194 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Kingsford2032
$875▲$20
1.9 km away
Botany2019
$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.

Lifestyle

Maroubra Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Maroubra

46
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Randwick station · 1.6 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
23.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.2pphm
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.
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Change

How might Maroubra change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Maroubra change?

Investor activity in Maroubra

2035 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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1
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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.

Clovelly 2031Coogee 2034Kensington 2033Kingsford 2032

Other Inner East suburbs

Bondi 2026Bondi Junction 2022Coogee 2034Kingsford 2032Paddington 2021Pyrmont 2009Randwick 2031Rose Bay 2029Surry Hills 2010Sydney 2000Vaucluse 2030

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2035?
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.

Explore Maroubra in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Maroubra 2035: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Randwick suburb index to compare nearby options.