Matraville

NSW 2036 · Randwick

9,925 (2021) → 10,519 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Randwick local government area (est. 145,302 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,925

Population

$2.66M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

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.

10.3 km

To Sydney CBD

1.2 km

To coast

$1,550/wk

Median rent (house)

5.8 km

To nearest station

Demographics

9,925

Population

Median age

2.7

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Randwick LGA population (est. 2025)145,302

Median household income (weekly)$2,075

vs NSW median+12.2%

Bachelor degree or higher43.0%

Born in Australia60.0%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,646 / 736 / 1,065

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

$2.66M+10.1%

Median house (2025)

$1.09M+10.9%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,550 / $1,050 wk

Rental yield (house)3.0%

Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling161/100k

Steal from dwelling181/100k

Motor vehicle theft232/100k

Domestic assault312/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 538 (all categories, latest year)5,421 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

164

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

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

49Bus

CBD commute (est.)43 min (bus)

Nearest train stationDomestic Airport (5.8 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.5°C

Winter max

1,090mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

121 in suburbSupermarkets

106 in suburbCafes/Rest.

3412 in suburbParks

248 in suburbPlaygrounds

39Pools

80 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

30 in suburbGPs

71 in suburbPharmacies

61 in suburbChildcare

31 in suburbLibraries

1615 in suburbSports fields

21 in suburbVets

Nearest beachYarra Bay Beach (1.8 km)

Nearest hospitalRandwick Hospitals Campus (5.0 km)

Nearest vet390 m

Nearest airportSydney (5.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate1.46%

Projected population 204110,590

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Randwick

Chifley$2.83M57transport Phillip Bay$3.25M40transport Port BotanyData not available32transport Malabar$4.03M51transport Maroubra$2.82M59transport Little Bay$2.75M50transport

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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.