Maroubra - South, NSW 2321
A well-connected Sydney pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $490/wk Median
- 51.5% Renters
Maroubra - South Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.1k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $490
- To the CBD
- 9.6km
- Walkability
- 7.9
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Maroubra - South Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Maroubra - South is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,084 residents, a substantial 51.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $490 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Maroubra - South
Maroubra - South Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Maroubra - South Central
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Maroubra - South
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Maroubra - South
Real questions renters ask before moving to Maroubra - South.
How far is Maroubra - South from the Sydney CBD?
Maroubra - South is approximately 10km from the Sydney CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Maroubra - South a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Maroubra - South has a 51.5% 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.
How much does it cost to rent in Maroubra - South?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Maroubra - South is $490. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $490 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
What's the community like in Maroubra - South?
Maroubra - South has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 11,084, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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