MATRAVILLE

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,595,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $890,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,229
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 10.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 9,925
Density 2,524.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

MATRAVILLE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,595,000
House Sales Volume 56 sales
Unit Median $890,000
Unit Sales Volume 73 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,250/wk
2 Bed Unit $1,050/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,380/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MATRAVILLE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,229 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.79x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MATRAVILLE 5,229/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MATRAVILLE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

MATRAVILLE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

9,925
Total Population
2,524
people/km² density
10.3%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,309 people
23.3%
2
Australia
2,275 people
22.9%
3
Ireland
1,193 people
12.0%
4
China
1,018 people
10.3%
5
Scotland
587 people
5.9%

Transport

10.8 km
to Sydney CBD
27 min
drive to CBD
49 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

MATRAVILLE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About MATRAVILLE

Matraville is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 10.8km from CBD, about 49 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 9,925 with a density of 2524 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,595,000, above Sydney average; unit median $890,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5229 per 100,000, 0.79x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 23.26%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (22.92%) and Irish (12.02%), Chinese comprises 10.26%, notable Chinese community.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Matraville has a house median of $2,595,000 and unit median of $890,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Matraville has a crime rate of 5229 per 100,000, which is 0.79x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Corpus Christi College Maroubra, 2024 HSC results: 33 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 56.6 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Spyridon College, 2024 HSC results: 71 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 71.2 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Matraville has a population of 9,925, with Chinese comprising 10.30%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (23.26%), Aust (22.92%), Irish (12.02%), Chinese (10.26%), Scottish (5.91%).

Matraville is approximately 10.8km from Sydney CBD, about 27 minutes by car or 49 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.