Matraville
NSW 2036 · Randwick
9,925 (2021) → 10,519 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Matraville is a stable suburb in Randwick, NSW 2036, about 10km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.66M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 55/100, and is right by the coast. Matraville has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.46%), China (2.53%), New Zealand (1.96%), Indonesia (1.77%), Ireland (1.6%)
Top languages: Cantonese (3.34%), Mandarin (2.74%), Greek (2.61%), Indonesian (1.74%), Italian (1.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 2025
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 1085 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · CatholicICSEA 1073
- Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 962
Nearby (within 10km)
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1040
- Chifley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 967
- Matraville Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 940
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1075
- Malabar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1070
- St Spyridon CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1091
- La Perouse Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 918
- Corpus Christi College MaroubraSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1040
- South Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1033
- Banksmeadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1041
- St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1107
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1114
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Matraville
Is Matraville safe?
Matraville has a residential safety score of 68/100, 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 5,421 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Matraville?
In Matraville, the median house price is $2.66M and the median unit price is $1.09M. Median weekly house rent is $1,550.
How far is Matraville from Sydney CBD?
Matraville is about 10.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Matraville?
Matraville has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1018 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Matraville?
Matraville has a transport score of 55/100 and 49 bus stops.