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Malabar - La Perouse
NSWMalabar - La Perouse is a declining suburb in NSW with 11,097 residents.
- SA2 code
- 118021652
- State
- NSW
Population
11,097
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
-0.3%
3yr: +4.4% · 10yr: +0.6%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$535/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,215/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Malabar - La Perouse (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +4.4%5yr: -0.3%10yr: +0.6%Total: +39.0%
Population grew from 7,983 to 11,097 over 24 years, averaging 1.4% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 12.0%Mostly detached houses (46.8%), mixed tenure (62% own or mortgage).
Dwelling mix
Houses 47%
Apartments 39%
1,641 houses489 townhouses1,375 apartments
Tenure
Owned 33%
Mortgage 29%
Renting 38%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
545 (16.1%)
2 bed
687 (20.3%)
3 bed
978 (28.9%)
4 bed
834 (24.7%)
5 bed
264 (7.8%)
6+ bed
74 (2.2%)