Question 1

Is Maloneys Beach a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Maloneys Beach is a small, low-key coastal village on the southern shore of St Georges Basin. Calm, shallow waters and a long sandy foreshore backed by coastal bush make it a quiet place for swimming, kayaking, fishing and birdwatching. Housing is mainly single-storey holiday cottages and modest permanent homes tucked into native vegetation, and the atmosphere tends to suit retirees and families after a relaxed seaside lifestyle. The community is small, with 408 residents, a median age of 51 and a high rate of home ownership (72%), which gives the suburb an established, settled character.

Local shops and services are limited, so neighbouring centres supply most everyday needs, while nearby boat ramps and coastal reserves support outdoor recreation. There are council and park works underway or planned, including landscaping and revegetation tied to upgrades of the Murramarang South Coast Walk that identify Maloneys Beach as the walk’s southern endpoint. Council has proposed reserve access upgrades, installed cameras to manage vehicle access, and the long-standing debate over vehicle and boat access continues; reinstating a formal boat ramp would require access through Murramarang National Park and is not supported under the park’s plan of management.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Maloneys Beach?

Accepted Answer

Renting a house in Maloneys Beach runs to about $560 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,095 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 51.1% of that income, a large share of a typical local household's weekly earnings. For people renting, that rent share is the number that matters; whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Maloneys Beach a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Maloneys Beach rose 7.5% over the past 12 months. That is a solid increase in capital value, so if capital growth is your priority that figure is the most relevant. What that movement means for you depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	7.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	59	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$560	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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