Maianbar, NSW 2230 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Maianbar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2230, home to 539 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Sutherland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 26 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 539
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $2,339 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,122 /week
- Median family income
- $2,704 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sutherland Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Sutherland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hughes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,550
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Lilli Pilli Public School
- Bundeena Public School
- Cronulla South Public School
- Caringbah Public School
- Burraneer Bay Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 27 bus stops
- Pacific Cres Opp Kara Karook St
- Bargo St At Kara Karook St
- Maianbar Rd At Park Rd
- Maianbar Rd At Wallis St
- Maianbar Rd Opp Wallis St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 39 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 26.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 69.2% of the 276 resolvable premises in Maianbar. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 30.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 69.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,093 across postcode 2230 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 391 violent offences, 235 theft, 129 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maianbar?
Maianbar (NSW 2230) had 539 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Sutherland Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Maianbar?
The median advertised rent in Maianbar is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Maianbar?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Maianbar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lilli Pilli Public School (1.7 km), Bundeena Public School (2.2 km), Cronulla South Public School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Maianbar?
Maianbar is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Maianbar?
Across postcode 2230, 1,093 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (391), theft (235), property damage (129). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Maianbar?
In Maianbar, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (26.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Maianbar?
27 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Maianbar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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