Malabar vs Matraville
The verdict
Matraville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.66M versus $3.74M in Malabar. Matraville rates higher for education (73 vs 62). Malabar is closer to the coast (40 m vs 1.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Matraville rates higher (68 vs 49/100 in Malabar).
Scores
| Malabar | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 72 |
| Transport | 51 | 55 |
| Education | 62 | 73 |
| Liveability | 84 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Malabar | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,714 | 9,925 |
| Median age | 46 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,790 | $2,075 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.6% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.7% | 60.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Malabar Stable · Matraville Stable
Property
| Malabar | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.74M | $2.66M |
| Median unit price | $2.20M | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Malabar | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 445 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 106 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 361 | 312 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,406 | 5,421 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Malabar | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,073 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Malabar · Matraville
Transport
| Malabar | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.5 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Malabar | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 9 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 40 m | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.0 km | 10.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 160 m | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Malabar | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,714 | 9,925 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,893 | 10,519 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,127 | 10,590 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 1.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Malabar or Matraville?
Matraville has the higher residential safety score (Malabar 49/100 vs Matraville 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Malabar or Matraville?
Matraville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.66M versus $3.74M.
Which has better schools, Malabar or Matraville?
Malabar has a higher average school ICSEA (Malabar 1073 vs Matraville 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Malabar or Matraville?
Matraville has the higher transport score (Malabar 51/100 vs Matraville 55/100).
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