Matraville
At $2,350,000 median with household incomes at the 78th percentile ($2,075/week), Matraville sits in a price bracket that is high in absolute terms but moderate relative to surrounding eastern-suburbs postcodes. The suburb is actively gentrifying (score 52, active stage), with real income growing 24.9% over the decade while mortgage-to-income has pushed to 31.4%, above the stress threshold. Chinese ancestry ranks 4th (1,018 residents), higher than the typical Anglo-Celtic suburb, and 36.6% were born overseas. Construction employs 11.4% of workers, well above the national average, reflecting the ongoing redevelopment visible in 132 DAs lodged in 12 months.
Population
9,925
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,075/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
138
Median House
$2.4M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $2,350,000 median rose 6.3% from $2,257,500 in 2024 to $2,400,000 in 2025. The dwelling mix provides genuine variety: 47.7% houses, 21.3% apartments and 30.9% semi-detached. Three-bedroom (37.2%) and four-bedroom (32.1%) dominate, with studios/one-bedrooms at 8.9% for downsizers. However, mortgage-to-income at 31.4% exceeds the 30% stress boundary, making this a stretch market for median-income households. Schools are clustered near the benchmark: Sacred Heart (ICSEA 1,078, 369 students) and Matraville Public (1,046, 222) sit above, while Matraville Soldiers Settlement (934, 114) is well below. The 81.4% residency stability rate indicates a settled community.
For Buyers
The $2,350,000 median rose 6.3% from $2,257,500 in 2024 to $2,400,000 in 2025. The dwelling mix provides genuine variety: 47.7% houses, 21.3% apartments and 30.9% semi-detached. Three-bedroom (37.2%) and four-bedroom (32.1%) dominate, with studios/one-bedrooms at 8.9% for downsizers. However, mortgage-to-income at 31.4% exceeds the 30% stress boundary, making this a stretch market for median-income households. Schools are clustered near the benchmark: Sacred Heart (ICSEA 1,078, 369 students) and Matraville Public (1,046, 222) sit above, while Matraville Soldiers Settlement (934, 114) is well below. The 81.4% residency stability rate indicates a settled community.
For Investors
Renters at 35.6% sit slightly above the national average. Median weekly rent of $480 against a $2,350,000 median produces a gross yield of just 1.1%, very low. Rent growth of 53.2% over the decade is strong, but the starting yield is so compressed that income-oriented investors will find limited returns. The vacancy rate of 5.6% is moderate. With 132 DAs in 12 months, development activity is among the highest in this batch, indicating ongoing densification. Net overseas migration of +192 per year drives growth, while internal migration shows a slight outflow of -25, reflecting the affordability squeeze pushing some residents out.
Development Activity
Total DAs
666
Last 12 Months
138
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+16.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Matraville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville
K-6 · 369 students
Matraville Public School
K-6 · 222 students
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
P-6 · 114 students
Demographics
The suburb's 36.6% overseas-born share is 15.0 percentage points above national. Chinese ancestry (1,018) ranks 4th after English (2,309), 'Other' (1,762) and Irish (1,193), producing a distinctly multicultural eastern-suburbs profile. University qualifications at 40.2% are 10.1 points above the national average. The median age of 42 sits 2 years above national, and couples with children (3,205) significantly outnumber couples without (1,535), signaling a family suburb. Cantonese (152), Mandarin (129) and Greek (119) lead non-English languages, reflecting both established European and growing Asian communities. Average household size of 2.7 is slightly above the national average.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
47.7%
Houses
30.9%
Townhouse
21.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership is relatively balanced: 32.5% own outright, 31.8% carry mortgages and 35.6% rent. The dwelling mix of 47.7% houses, 30.9% semi-detached and 21.3% apartments offers breadth rarely found in eastern suburbs at this price point. Three-bedroom (37.2%) and four-bedroom (32.1%) homes dominate the stock. The median rose from $2,257,500 in 2024 to $2,400,000 in 2025, a 6.3% gain. Mortgage-to-income at 31.4% exceeds the stress threshold, meaning a typical household must allocate more than the recommended 30% of income to loan repayments. Rent-to-income at 23.1% remains comfortable for tenants.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,817
Rent / wk
$480
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$865
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.6%
Unoccupied
205
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.4% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.0%
Couples, no children
8,079
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is diversified: Healthcare leads at 14.3% (454), followed by Education (13.3%, 422), Construction (11.4%, 362), Professional/Tech (10.6%, 336) and Finance (7.4%, 236). The Construction share is notably high, consistent with the 132 DAs lodged and ongoing eastern-suburbs redevelopment. Professionals (1,172), Clerical/Admin (719) and Managers (695) lead occupations. Unemployment at 5.0% is slightly above the national baseline. The SEIFA readings (IRSAD decile 8, IEO decile 7) place the suburb in the upper-middle range of advantage, below the premium eastern-suburbs neighbours but above the national median.
Unemployment
8.2%
Labour Force
7,655
Unemployed
629
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.4%
Part-time
29.6%
Participation
53.5%
Employed
4,114
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.2%
Postgraduate
11.2%
Born Overseas
36.6%
Dwellings
3,451
Transport to Work
Car driving at 81.3% is typical for a middle-ring suburb. Public transport captures 6.3%, and walking/cycling 4.9%. Schools range from Sacred Heart (ICSEA 1,078, 369 students) and Matraville Public (1,046, 222) above the benchmark to Matraville Soldiers Settlement (934, 114) below it. The IRSAD decile 8 confirms above-average socio-economic advantage. The 132 DAs in 12 months signal significant redevelopment activity, which may bring short-term construction disruption but long-term neighbourhood improvement. Rent-to-income at 23.1% is comfortable, though mortgage-to-income at 31.4% indicates buyer stress.
Drive
81.3%
Public Transport
6.3%
Walk / Cycle
4.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.53%/yr
(+76 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at just 0.53% per year (76 persons), reflecting physical constraints in an established area. The 10.1% gain over the past decade is below the national average. Overseas migration at +192 per year is the primary driver, with a slight net internal outflow of -25, a pattern of international arrivals replacing departing locals pushed by affordability. Medium projections forecast 14,491 by 2031, up from 14,280 in 2025. The gentrification score of 52 (active stage) indicates ongoing socio-economic upgrading, though the senior share expanded 2.1 percentage points, suggesting some aging alongside the gentrification.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+192
Net Internal / yr
-25
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +10% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Matraville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matraville a good suburb to live in?
Matraville offers eastern-suburbs living with a $2,350,000 median and IRSAD decile 8. Schools range from ICSEA 934 to 1,078. The 36.6% overseas-born population creates a multicultural community. Mortgage-to-income at 31.4% exceeds the stress threshold, so buyers need above-median incomes. The 81.4% residency stability rate signals a settled community.
What is the median house price in Matraville?
The median is $2,350,000 (PSI-derived), rising 6.3% from $2,257,500 in 2024 to $2,400,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,817 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 31.4%, above the stress threshold. Median weekly rent is $480 with rent-to-income at 23.1%.
What schools are in Matraville?
Matraville has 3 schools. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary (ICSEA 1,078, 369 students) leads, followed by Matraville Public (1,046, 222). Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public (934, 114) sits below the national benchmark. No secondary schools are located within the suburb boundaries.
Is Matraville safe?
Crime data is not available for Matraville in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 6 and IRSAD decile 8 indicate above-average socio-economic conditions. The 81.4% residency stability rate and 5.0% unemployment are factors typically associated with moderate safety profiles in urban areas.
Is Matraville good for property investment?
The gross yield of roughly 1.1% ($480/week on $2,350,000) is very low, making this a capital-growth play. Price growth of 6.3% over one year is solid. The 35.6% renter share provides a reasonable tenant pool, and vacancy at 5.6% is moderate. With 132 DAs in 12 months, new supply is being added. Rent grew 53.2% over the decade.
How is Matraville's population changing?
Population grows slowly at 0.53% (76 people) per year, with 10.1% growth over the decade, below the national average. Overseas migration at +192/year is the primary driver, with a slight internal outflow of -25. The gentrification score of 52 (active) indicates ongoing socio-economic upgrading. Medium projections forecast 14,491 by 2031.
What languages are spoken in Matraville?
With 36.6% born overseas (15.0 points above national), Matraville has a multilingual profile. Cantonese (152 speakers), Mandarin (129), Greek (119), Italian (81) and French (59) lead. The mix of East Asian and Southern European languages reflects both post-war and contemporary migration waves into the eastern suburbs.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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