Holgate vs Matcham
The verdict
Holgate is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $2.72M 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
| Holgate | Matcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 39 |
| Transport | 42 | 24 |
| Education | 70 | 68 |
| Liveability | 29 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Holgate | Matcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,023 | 1,038 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,951 | $3,360 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.6% | 48.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 78.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Holgate Moderate Growth · Matcham Moderate Growth
Property
| Holgate | Matcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $2.72M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 74 | 61 |
Median price history
Safety
| Holgate | Matcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 96 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 193 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 391 | 96 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,857 | 1,734 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Holgate | Matcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,047 | Data not available |
Transport
| Holgate | Matcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 148 | 149 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Holgate | Matcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 3.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.2 km | 55.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 8.2 km |
Population & growth
| Holgate | Matcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,023 | 1,038 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,012 | 1,027 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,132 | 1,148 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Holgate or Matcham?
Holgate and Matcham have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Holgate or Matcham?
Holgate is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.55M versus $2.72M.
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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