Matong vs Ganmain
Matong (median $242,500) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Ganmain ($290,000).
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Matong and Ganmain side by side
| Measure | Matong | Ganmain |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $242,500 | $290,000 |
| Median unit | $199,440 | $137,520 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +11.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $390/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 159 | 793 |
| Median age | 53 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 487 mm | 488 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.5°C | 33.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ganmain (972) sits above Matong (941).
- For buyers
- Matong is the lower entry point at $242,500 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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).
Matong vs Ganmain: common questions
Is Matong or Ganmain cheaper to buy in?
Matong has the lower median house price at $242,500, roughly 16% below Ganmain ($290,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
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.
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