Maroubra and Kogarah

Introduction

Both:
Suburbs of Sydney, Australia
Not far from CBD
Maroubra: Beach suburb, south-eastern
Kogarah: Residential suburb, southern
Compare: People, Housing, Services
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People difference: size: significantly different
Maroubra: 26,500 ppl
Kogarah: 10,900 ppl
Similarities: Compositions: quite the same
largest age group is 20-39 yo (almost 1/3 the population)
majority Australian origin (about 50%)
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Housing differences: prices, because the locations
Median house price: a massive gap
Maroubra: $1,050,000
Kogarah: $650,000
Median apartment price:
Maroubra: $575,000
Kogarah: $420,000 (about 25% cheaper)

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Services: useful, in regard to transport, retail, hospitals and education
facilities
Transport:
Similarity: Bus to city around 50 - 55 mins
Difference: only Kogarah has train service
Percentage use private transport:
Maroubra: 55%
Kogarah: 45%
Retail:
Similarity: shopping centre, small shops and cafes
Difference: location
Maroubra: located on major roads
Kogarah: located near train station
Hospitals and Education facilities:
Similarities: many private clinics, public and private schools
Differences: Major hospital and one college are in Kogarah