True Cost of Buying in Malabar

2036 NSW · 12km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Malabar is a prestigious coastal suburb in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, located 12km southeast of the CBD within Randwick City Council. Known for its spectacular clifftop location and proximity to Malabar Beach, the suburb offers an exclusive lifestyle with heritage significance through Malabar Headland National Park. The area is predominantly residential, featuring a mix of period homes, modern houses, and some unit developments, attracting affluent families and professionals seeking coastal living with city convenience. Property values have shown strong growth driven by limited supply and desirable location. The community enjoys excellent recreational amenities including coastal walks, beaches, and parks, while benefiting from proximity to major shopping centers in Maroubra and Eastgardens. Transport connectivity via bus services to the CBD and broader Eastern Suburbs network supports the suburb's appeal to commuters. With strong demographics showing high education levels and professional employment, Malabar represents a premium market segment with continued growth potential supported by its unique coastal position and heritage protection ensuring supply constraints.

Premium coastal location with beach access and clifftop viewsHeritage-protected Malabar Headland National Park providing recreational amenitiesStrong property value growth and market resilienceHigh-quality demographic profile with professional residentsLimited housing supply ensuring exclusivity

Market Snapshot

Median House

$1.9M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$980K

+6.8% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$1.4M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.1%

Yield (House)

3.2%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

3,200

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$5,997/mo

Purchase Price

$980,000

Stamp Duty

$38,630

1st Year Total

$71,960

House

$10,551/mo

Purchase Price

$1,850,000

Stamp Duty

$84,160

1st Year Total

$126,610

Townhouse

$8,022/mo

Purchase Price

$1,420,000

Stamp Duty

$60,510

1st Year Total

$96,260

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Community Profile

Median Income

$95,000

Median Age

42

Family Households

68%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Walkability

72/100

Public Transport

6/10

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