Side by sideSuburb comparison

La Perouse vs Matraville.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Matraville (1042) sits above La Perouse (1035). Matraville skews owner-occupied (63%), La Perouse runs more rental-dense (48% owner).

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

Matraville edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1035).

Common questionsLa Perouse vs Matraville

Common questions

Does La Perouse or Matraville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Matraville scores 1042 vs 1035 in La Perouse. 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

La Perouse
Metric
Matraville

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$520/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$520/wk
$325/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$480/wk
48.0%
Owner occupied
63.0%
39.0%
Renter occupied
35.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

10
Walk score
10
10
Transit score
10
90
Bike score
100
366
Population
9,925
45
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1035
Avg ICSEA
1042

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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