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Holgate vs Matcham

The verdict

Holgate is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.25M in Matcham. Holgate rates higher for transport (42 vs 24). Matcham is closer to the coast (3.2 km vs 4.9 km).

Scores

HolgateMatcham
HolgateMatcham
Overall4639
Transport4224
Education7068
Liveability2929

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

HolgateMatcham
Population1,0231,038
Median age4344
Median household income (wk)$2,951$3,360
Bachelor degree or higher50.6%48.8%
Born in Australia81.3%78.4%
Avg household size3.33.2

Growth: Holgate Moderate Growth · Matcham Moderate Growth

Property

HolgateMatcham
Median house price$2.21M$2.25M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$700$700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)4223

Median price history

Safety

HolgateMatcham
Residential safety score10098
Break & enter dwelling /100k096
Motor vehicle theft /100k0193
Domestic assault /100k391193
Total incidents /100k (all)2,0531,927

Total incidents over time

Schools

HolgateMatcham
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,080Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Holgate · Matcham

Transport

HolgateMatcham
Transport score4224
Train stations00
Bus stops1311
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)178179
Nearest train station (km)4.1 km6.0 km

Liveability

HolgateMatcham
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)4.9 km3.2 km
Distance to CBD (km)55.2 km55.7 km
Nearest beach (km)4.9 km3.3 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.3 km8.2 km

Population & growth

HolgateMatcham
Population (2021)1,0231,038
Estimated 20251,0121,027
Projected 20411,1321,148
Annual growth rate-0.27%-0.27%

Common questions

Which is safer, Holgate or Matcham?

Holgate has the higher residential safety score (Holgate 100/100 vs Matcham 98/100).

Which is more affordable, Holgate or Matcham?

Holgate is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.25M.

Which has better public transport, Holgate or Matcham?

Holgate has the higher transport score (Holgate 42/100 vs Matcham 24/100).

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Data sources

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