Side by sideSuburb comparison

Matcham vs Mount Elliot.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Matcham (1040) sits above Mount Elliot (1029).

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

Matcham edges out on average school ICSEA (1040 vs 1029).

Common questionsMatcham vs Mount Elliot

Common questions

Does Matcham or Mount Elliot have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Matcham scores 1040 vs 1029 in Mount Elliot. 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

Matcham
Metric
Mount Elliot

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
1,038
Population
169
44
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1040
Avg ICSEA
1029

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).