Matcham vs Wamberal
The verdict
Wamberal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $2.72M in Matcham. Matcham rates higher for education (68 vs 63). Wamberal rates higher for liveability (41 vs 29). Wamberal is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 3.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Matcham rates higher (100 vs 79/100 in Wamberal).
Scores
| Matcham | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 45 |
| Transport | 24 | 33 |
| Education | 68 | 63 |
| Liveability | 29 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Matcham | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,038 | 6,991 |
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,360 | $2,407 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.8% | 41.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.4% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Matcham Moderate Growth · Wamberal Moderate Growth
Property
| Matcham | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.72M | $1.77M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | 6.6% | -2.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 61 | 65 |
Median price history
Safety
| Matcham | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 96 | 215 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | 86 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 96 | 257 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,734 | 2,961 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Matcham | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,048 |
See the full school list on each profile: Matcham · Wamberal
Transport
| Matcham | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 33 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 66 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 149 | 148 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 7.8 km |
Liveability
| Matcham | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 55.7 km | 55.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.2 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Matcham | Wamberal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,038 | 6,991 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,027 | 7,124 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,148 | 8,106 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Matcham or Wamberal?
Matcham has the higher residential safety score (Matcham 100/100 vs Wamberal 79/100).
Which is more affordable, Matcham or Wamberal?
Wamberal is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $2.72M.
Which has better public transport, Matcham or Wamberal?
Wamberal has the higher transport score (Matcham 24/100 vs Wamberal 33/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs