Holgate vs Matcham
Holgate (median $2,280,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Matcham ($2,375,000). Over the past year, Holgate (+9.9%) ran 29.4 percentage points ahead of Matcham (-19.5%) on house-price growth.
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Holgate and Matcham side by side
| Measure | Holgate | Matcham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,280,000 | $2,375,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.9% | -19.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $693/wk | $693/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1040 | 1040 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 1,023 | 1,038 |
| Median age | 43 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1288 mm | 1291 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 27.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- Holgate is the lower entry point at $2,280,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Holgate carries both higher gross yield (1.58% vs 1.52%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Holgate vs Matcham: common questions
Is Holgate or Matcham cheaper to buy in?
Holgate has the lower median house price at $2,280,000, roughly 4% below Matcham ($2,375,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Holgate or Matcham?
Over the past 12 months, Holgate grew +9.9% vs -19.5% in Matcham, a gap of 29.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Holgate or Matcham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.58% in Holgate vs 1.52% in Matcham. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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