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
Randwick
2031
Choose Maroubra if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Choose Randwick if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Randwick leads on 4 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
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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