Matcham
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
1,038 (2021) → 1,027 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Matcham is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 56km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.72M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 24/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Matcham has an overall score of 39/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.84%), New Zealand (1.54%), South Africa (1.54%), Scotland (0.77%), India (0.67%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.54%), Hindi (0.67%), Vietnamese (0.67%), Afrikaans (0.58%), German (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1028 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holgate Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1047
- Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1048
- Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1094
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 972
- Central Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.4kmICSEA 1155
- Aspect Central Coast School Senior CollegeSecondary · Independent · 3.4km
- Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1102
- Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1044
- Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1078
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1100
- Aspect Central Coast SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.2kmICSEA 1030
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.3kmICSEA 1056
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Matcham
Is Matcham safe?
Matcham has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,734 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Matcham?
In Matcham, the median house price is $2.72M. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Matcham from Sydney CBD?
Matcham is about 55.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 149 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Matcham?
Matcham has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Matcham?
Matcham has a transport score of 24/100 and 11 bus stops.