Suburb comparison
Coogee vs Maroubra — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Coogee commands a $1.64M premium on median property price over Maroubra; Maroubra is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; Maroubra 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
Coogee
2034
Randwick
Maroubra
2035
Choose Coogee if...
- Coogee leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Maroubra if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Coogee or Maroubra more expensive?
- Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $3.13M in Maroubra.
- Which is better for renters — Coogee or Maroubra?
- Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Coogee and $850/wk in Maroubra, making Maroubra the more affordable rental market.
- Is Coogee or Maroubra 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 Coogee vs Maroubra?
- Coogee has 2 schools in the postcode, and Maroubra has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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