Matong vs Grong Grong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $242,500 and $260,000. Matong edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Matong (median $242,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Grong Grong ($260,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Matong (941) sits above Grong Grong (911).
For buyers
Matong is the lower entry point at $242,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Matong offers the higher gross rental yield (8.36% vs 7.80%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Matong edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 911).
Common questions
Is Matong or Grong Grong cheaper to buy in?
Matong has the lower median house price at $242,500, roughly 7% below Grong Grong ($260,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Matong or Grong Grong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Matong scores 941 vs 911 in Grong Grong. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Matong or Grong Grong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 8.36% in Matong vs 7.80% in Grong Grong. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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