Malabar - La Perouse, NSW 2853
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $535/wk Median
- 36.6% Renters
Malabar - La Perouse Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 10.6k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $535
- To the CBD
- 13.4km
- Walkability
- 8.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Malabar - La Perouse Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Malabar - La Perouse for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 36.6% of the suburb's 10,610 residents rent.
Around Malabar - La Perouse
Malabar - La Perouse Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Malabar - La Perouse Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Malabar - La Perouse
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Malabar - La Perouse
Real questions renters ask before moving to Malabar - La Perouse.
Is Malabar - La Perouse family-friendly for renters?
Malabar - La Perouse has around 4 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $535/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
How far is Malabar - La Perouse from the Sydney CBD?
Malabar - La Perouse is approximately 13km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 23-38 minutes.
Is Malabar - La Perouse a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Malabar - La Perouse has a 36.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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