Chifley vs Matraville
The verdict
Chifley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.76M versus $2.84M in Matraville. Matraville rates higher for liveability (88 vs 79). Matraville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (43 vs 45 min). On the separate residential safety score, Matraville rates higher (68 vs 46/100 in Chifley).
Scores
| Chifley | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 72 |
| Transport | 57 | 55 |
| Education | 69 | 73 |
| Liveability | 79 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chifley | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,490 | 9,925 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,311 | $2,075 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.4% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 60.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Chifley Stable · Matraville Stable
Property
| Chifley | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.76M | $2.84M |
| Median unit price | $2.32M | $1.11M |
| House price YoY | -10.0% | 12.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 58 | 75 |
Median price history
Safety
| Chifley | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 287 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 401 | 312 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,441 | 4,947 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chifley | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 1,006 |
See the full school list on each profile: Chifley · Matraville
Transport
| Chifley | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Chifley | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.1 km | 10.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Chifley | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,490 | 9,925 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,699 | 10,519 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,724 | 10,590 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.46% | 1.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chifley or Matraville?
Matraville has the higher residential safety score (Chifley 46/100 vs Matraville 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Chifley or Matraville?
Chifley is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.76M versus $2.84M.
Which has better schools, Chifley or Matraville?
Matraville has a higher average school ICSEA (Chifley 942 vs Matraville 1006; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chifley or Matraville?
Chifley has the higher transport score (Chifley 57/100 vs Matraville 55/100).
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