Maroubra vs Matraville
The verdict
Matraville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.66M versus $2.95M in Maroubra. Maroubra rates higher for education (85 vs 73). Maroubra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 43 min).
Scores
| Maroubra | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 72 |
| Transport | 59 | 55 |
| Education | 85 | 73 |
| Liveability | 95 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maroubra | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,722 | 9,925 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,141 | $2,075 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.3% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 53.5% | 60.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Maroubra Stable · Matraville Stable
Property
| Maroubra | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.95M | $2.66M |
| Median unit price | $1.18M | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | -6.2% | 10.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Maroubra | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 133 | 161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 150 | 232 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 257 | 312 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,242 | 5,421 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maroubra | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,082 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Maroubra · Matraville
Transport
| Maroubra | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 136 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Maroubra | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 6 |
| Parks | 25 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 64 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.6 km | 10.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Maroubra | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 30,722 | 9,925 |
| Estimated 2025 | 32,121 | 10,519 |
| Projected 2041 | 32,980 | 10,590 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.12% | 1.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Maroubra or Matraville?
Maroubra and Matraville have similar residential safety scores (68 and 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Maroubra or Matraville?
Matraville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.66M versus $2.95M.
Which has better schools, Maroubra or Matraville?
Maroubra has a higher average school ICSEA (Maroubra 1082 vs Matraville 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Maroubra or Matraville?
Maroubra has the higher transport score (Maroubra 59/100 vs Matraville 55/100).
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