Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. Little Bay scores higher on 3 of 9 measures.
| Little Bay | Malabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 40 | 78 |
| Safety | 46 | 24 |
| Wealth | 55 | 20 |
| Parks | 44 | 50 |
| Cafés | 13 | 53 |
| Transit | 15 | 21 |
| Green space | 82 | 73 |
| Active & healthy | 48 | 65 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 6 | 29 |
| Median rent | $590/wk | $150/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,675,000 | $2,675,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 35 | 35 |
| Population | 4,817 | 4,714 |
| Full profile | Little Bay in full | Malabar in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Little Bay scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Little Bay and Malabar have the same median house price.
Little Bay scores higher on 3 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Little Bay or Malabar.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →