Maroubra Sydney – like many of its coastal neighbours to the north, life revolves around the beach. Surfing, fishing, swimming, and sunbathing are how locals spend the weekend here.
Surfing, in particular, is religion: if you mess up a local’s set, the ‘Bra Boys will be sure to let you know it – this is not a place for beginners. The Arthur Byrne Reserve Park, which runs parallel to the 1 km long beach, has a playground, skate park, and picnic facilities.
There has been a new development in this neighbourhood recently, so along with single-family homes and older apartments, you’ll also find brand-new condo towers. There are ten schools within Maroubra’s borders, making it popular with families.
Maroubra is bordered on the north by South Coogee, on the east by the Tasman Sea, on the south by Malabar and Matraville, and on the west by Hillsdale and Pagewood.
11 km
25-40 minutes by car
40 minutes by transit