Maroubra vs Matraville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,000,000 and $2,590,000.
Matraville (median $2,590,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Maroubra ($3,000,000). Over the past year, Matraville (-2.3%) ran 0.1 percentage points ahead of Maroubra (-2.4%) on house-price growth.
Maroubra scores higher on walkability (52/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maroubra (1052) sits above Matraville (1042).
For buyers
Matraville is the lower entry point at $2,590,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Matraville carries both higher gross yield (3.01% vs 2.34%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Maroubra edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1042).
Common questions
Is Maroubra or Matraville cheaper to buy in?
Matraville has the lower median house price at $2,590,000, roughly 16% below Maroubra ($3,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Maroubra or Matraville?
Over the past 12 months, Matraville grew -2.3% vs -2.4% in Maroubra, a gap of 0.1 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.
Does Maroubra or Matraville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maroubra scores 1052 vs 1042 in Matraville. 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.
Which is more walkable, Maroubra or Matraville?
Maroubra scores 52/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Maroubra or Matraville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.01% in Matraville vs 2.34% in Maroubra. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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