Malabar
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Malabar is a coastal suburb in New South Wales renowned for its scenic beaches, tranquil vibe, and strong sense of community. Its small population enjoys outdoor activities, coastal walks, and easy access to Sydney while maintaining a calm, village feel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
4,714
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.96°, 151.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,302
Local Cost
$2,452
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
136 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
13
Nightlife
3
Parks
39
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
310.0
Airport
SYD
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 334 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.