Side by sideSuburb comparison

Matong vs Ganmain.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ganmain (972) sits above Matong (941).

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

Ganmain edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 941).

Common questionsMatong vs Ganmain

Common questions

Does Matong or Ganmain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ganmain scores 972 vs 941 in Matong. 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

Matong
Metric
Ganmain

Price & Market

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

Rental

$225/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
159
Population
793
53
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
5
941
Avg ICSEA
972

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).