Maroubra, NSW 2035 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Maroubra is a beachside eastern suburb of Sydney, 10km from the CBD, known for Maroubra Beach and Pacific Square shopping centre at Maroubra Junction. It has a population of over 30,000 with a diverse mix of families and professionals. Housing comprises family homes and apartments with a median house price around $3 million.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 30,722
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,141 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,026 /week
- Median family income
- $2,741 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Randwick
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Barton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Median house price
- $2,971,000
- Rent share of household income
- 65%
Schools
- Maroubra Bay Public School
- Maroubra Junction Public School
- Lycée Condorcet Sydney
Transport
- Bus route 396 — Maroubra Beach to City Circular Quay
- Bus route 390X — La Perouse to Bondi Junction
- Anzac Parade
Lifestyle & amenities
Beachside suburb in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs governed by Randwick City Council, home to families, professionals and a diverse community including Greek, Chinese and Brazilian ancestries. Known for Maroubra Beach, a National Surfing Reserve, Pacific Square shopping centre and parks like Heffron Park.
- 15 cafés
- 21 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 67 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 25 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), 10.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 52.6% of the 15,530 resolvable premises in Maroubra. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 8.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 20.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 18.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 52.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,771 across postcode 2035 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 562 theft, 418 violent offences, 187 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maroubra?
Maroubra (NSW 2035) had 30,722 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Randwick local government area.
What is the median rent in Maroubra?
The median advertised rent in Maroubra is $1,400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Maroubra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Maroubra. Nearest include: Maroubra Bay Public School, Maroubra Junction Public School, Lycée Condorcet Sydney. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Maroubra?
Maroubra is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (52.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Maroubra?
Across postcode 2035, 1,771 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (562), violent (418), other (187). 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 Maroubra?
In Maroubra, 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 (10 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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