NSW2035· Pop. 34,602Bayside (NSW)

MAROUBRA SOUTH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

43

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,350,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-46.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MAROUBRA SOUTH shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$900/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-21.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.62%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-2.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1475k
2021
$1540k
2022
$1618k
2023
$1450k
2024
$1785k
2025
$2540k
2026
$1350k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MAROUBRA SOUTH is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,151/wk

$74k taxable p.a.

Renters

40.8%

55.6% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+0.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

22.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

39%

53% apartments

Degree qualified

49.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

37.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

200 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

17.7%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.0 km

Middle ring

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

58.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

31 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

6.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

8,624/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 2035

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Maroubra Junction Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1128

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1126

St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1109

Mount Sinai College

Independent · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1097

Maroubra Bay Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1055

🎓Secondary (2)

Corpus Christi College Maroubra

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1043

South Sydney High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1037

📚Combined (2)

Lycee Condorcet The International French School Of Sydney

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1173

St Spyridon College

Independent · Yrs K-12

ICSEA 1093

Special (1)

The Bowen College

Independent · Yrs 9-10

ICSEA 910

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
41/ 100

17.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1077ICSEA · national avg 1000

10 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
65/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 4 tram🚌 22 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

45

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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