Moving to Maroubra NSW 2035
What the official numbers say about living in Maroubra — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $540 a week, against a median household income of $2,141 a week.
About 55% of homes are owner-occupied and 43% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Maroubra grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (29,594 → 30,722 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, Brazil; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Mandarin, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Maroubra sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (40% of workers), while 50% work from home.
Nearest train station: Green Square, 5.7 km north-west.
Nearest metro station: Waterloo, 6.6 km north-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Juniors Kingsford, 2.5 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Juniors Kingsford, 2.5 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Ferry to La Perouse, 7 km south.
Nearest airport: Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 5.9 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 9 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 52 schools · 132 cafes & restaurants · 17 supermarkets · 62 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Maroubra profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Aidan's Catholic Primary School 350 m · Maroubra Bay Public School 750 m · St Mary St Joseph Catholic Primary School 800 m · South Sydney High School 950 m · Maroubra Junction Public School 1000 m · The International French School of Sydney 1 km · St Spyridon High School 1.3 km · South Coogee Public School 1.4 km
Groceries: Coles 600 m · Aldi 600 m · Woolworths Metro 950 m · ALDI 1.5 km · Woolworths 1.5 km · Coles Local 1.8 km · Woolworths 1.8 km · Coles 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: Coral Sea Park 450 m · Walter Williamson Park 700 m · Ryan Avenue Reserve 750 m · Quarry Reserve 800 m · Muraborah Reserve 900 m · South Maroubra Village Green 900 m · John Shore Park 950 m · Broadarrow Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Maroubra, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Welcome Swallow · Australian Raven · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Maroubra, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroubra here | 30,722 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| South Coogee | 5,611 | — | 9/10 | 11% |
| Matraville | 9,925 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Hillsdale | 5,647 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Eastgardens | 4,086 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Kingsford | 13,492 | — | 10/10 | 9% |
| Coogee | 14,634 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Randwick — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Kingsford Smith — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2035 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Maroubra profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $540 a week, and about 43% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 29,594 people to 30,722. It sits about 9 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Green Square station is roughly 5.7 km away. Local government is Randwick council, and the federal seat is Kingsford Smith.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Maroubra vs Kingsford · Maroubra vs Coogee.
Nearby guides: South Coogee · Matraville · Hillsdale · Eastgardens · Kingsford · Coogee.
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