Malabar Postcode
New South Wales
Malabar is an inner suburb in New South Wales, located approximately 11 km from the Sydney CBD. It falls within the 2036 postcode area and uses the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Malabar has a population of 4,714 (2,816 males, 1,896 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Malabar is $1,790, with a median personal income of $820 per week.
The median weekly rent is $150 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,900.
In terms of birthplace, 89% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (224), New Zealand (76), and Malaysia (47).
58.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 14.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Malabar shows 1,543 people employed (896 full-time, 474 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (415), managers (236), and clerical & admin (135).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Malabar has an IRSAD score of 1046 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Malabar covers an area of 3.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1319 persons per km².
Statistically, Malabar sits within the Eastern Suburbs - South area, part of the broader Sydney - Eastern Suburbs region. It falls under the Bayside (NSW) local government area.
The federal electorate for Malabar is Barton.
Malabar Details
| Postcode | 2036 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,714 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,790/week |
| Median Personal Income | $820/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $3,900 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1319/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,333 |
| Completed Year 12 | 37.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 68.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 311 (6.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.9656 |
| Longitude | 151.2487 |
| Distance from Sydney | 11 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Eastern Suburbs |
| Area (SA3) | Eastern Suburbs - South |
| Local Government | Bayside (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Barton |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 610 (12.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 489 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,140 (24.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,466 (31.1%) |
| 65+ years | 1,011 (21.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 324 (6.9%) |
| Arthritis | 161 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 123 (2.6%) |
| Asthma | 108 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 97 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 65 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 63 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 29 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 216 (16.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 405 (31.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 436 (33.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 248 (19.0%) |