Malabar · Just over the Matraville border
Tennis & Pickleball a Short Drive from Malabar
Malabar shares a border with Matraville, so it's a short hop along Franklin Street and Bunnerong Road to Heffron Park's courts, coaching and pickleball.
From Malabar Beach / Long Bay
≈3km via Franklin St & Bunnerong RdBus (Franklin St)
392About the area
A short hop over the Matraville border
Malabar is a quiet, coastal suburb wrapped around Long Bay, sitting right on Matraville's eastern border. It's home to Malabar Beach and the Malabar Headland, large tracts of Randwick Golf Course and the ANZAC Rifle Range, plus the Long Bay Correctional Centre, with a small shopping strip on Prince Edward Street near Anzac Parade.
It's only about 3km from the Malabar shops to Heffron Park — follow Franklin Street across into Matraville, then join Bunnerong Road for the last stretch.
- Malabar Beach & Long Bay
- Malabar Headland National Park
- Randwick Golf Course
- Prince Edward Street shops
Getting here from Malabar
Follow Franklin Street out of Malabar into Matraville, then Bunnerong Road to Heffron Park.
The 392 runs along Franklin Street on its way through to Heffron Park and on to Eastgardens.
Free on-site parking right off Bunnerong Road.
Local tips
What Malabar is known for
Malabar's identity is built around the coastline and a genuinely quiet, spacious feel for an Eastern Suburbs address.
Long Bay and Malabar Beach
A genuinely quiet stretch of coastline, with Malabar Beach and the headland's cliff-top walks a local favourite.
Golf course and rifle range
Large tracts of Malabar are given over to Randwick Golf Course and the ANZAC Rifle Range, keeping the suburb feeling spacious.
A tight-knit pocket
A small shopping strip on Prince Edward Street is the extent of it — Malabar locals head to Matraville and Maroubra for most day-to-day needs.
Why Malabar chooses Heffron Park
A natural follow-on from golf or the beach
Whether it's a round at Randwick Golf Course or a walk on Malabar Beach, here's what makes Heffron Park an easy next stop.
Next stop after golf
A natural follow-on for Randwick Golf Course regulars looking for a different kind of court time.
Pickleball for a quiet suburb
10 dedicated courts and casual sessions — a fast-growing option Malabar doesn't have of its own.
Free parking, no coastal crowds
Skip the beachside parking hunt with free on-site parking right off Bunnerong Road.
Hot Shots just over the border
A structured, age-based start for Malabar families, minutes from home.
Malabar locals ask
Questions from the Malabar end of Franklin Street
Is there tennis in Malabar?
Malabar itself doesn't have a dedicated multi-court tennis facility. The closest full-size venue is Heffron Park Tennis in Matraville, a short hop over the border via Franklin Street, with 12 tennis courts and 10 dedicated pickleball courts.
How do I get to Heffron Park from Malabar without a car?
The 392 bus runs along Franklin Street through Malabar on its way to Heffron Park and on to Eastgardens.
Is parking free at Heffron Park?
Yes. Free on-site parking sits right off Bunnerong Road, so there's no need to hunt for street parking.
What age can kids start Hot Shots tennis?
Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program at Heffron Park is open to kids aged 3 to 12, grouped by age and ability.
Can I play pickleball casually, or do I need to book ahead?
Casual hire and social sessions run across all 10 pickleball courts, with no membership required to turn up and play.
How much does a Heffron Park membership cost?
Adult and junior memberships start from $30 a month, including free off-peak court hire and discounted programs.
Programs at Heffron Park
What's on for Malabar
Pickleball
Casual hire and social sessions across 10 courts, no membership needed.
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Kids Tennis (Hot Shots)
Tennis Australia's Hot Shots program, grouped by age and ability.
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Social Tennis
Turn up, meet other players and hit some balls, no long-term commitment needed.
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Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals, from 30 to 60 minutes.
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Cardio Tennis
A high-energy, music-driven tennis workout that needs no experience.
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Membership
Free off-peak court hire and discounted programs, from $30/month.
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Find us
A short hop along Franklin Street
One location, an easy trip over the border from Malabar Beach and Long Bay, with 12 courts, 10 pickleball courts and free on-site parking off Bunnerong Road.
- Address
- 417-439 Bunnerong Road, Matraville NSW 2036
- Phone
- (02) 9093 6390
- Mon–Thu
- 7:00am – 10:00pm
- Friday
- 7:00am – 9:00pm
- Weekends
- 7:00am – 8:00pm