Side by sideSuburb comparison

Galore vs Matong.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Matong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Matong (941) sits above Galore (929).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Matong edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 929). Galore also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsGalore vs Matong

Common questions

Does Galore or Matong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Matong scores 941 vs 929 in Galore. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Galore
Metric
Matong

Price & Market

Median house
$242,500
Median unit
$199,440
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$390/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
72.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
70
Population
159
43
Median age
53

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
9
929
Avg ICSEA
941

Climate

585 mm
Annual rainfall
585 mm
31.1°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.1°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).