Matraville at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
9,925
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Matraville.
The postcode for Matraville is 2036 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Matraville (2036) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
Matraville has roughly 9,925 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Matraville scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Matraville's population at 9,925, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,925
Median age
42
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
9,925
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
538
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Matraville.
Local schools for Matraville
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Government School Catchment
Matraville Public School
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
Chifley Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Matraville.
- What is the Matraville postcode?
- Matraville is in the 2036 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Matraville?
- Matraville is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2036. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Matraville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Matraville?
- There are 20 schools serving Matraville on this page, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville, Matraville Public School, Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School.
- How walkable is Matraville?
- Matraville has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Matraville?
- Matraville is close to Hillsdale, Chifley, Malabar, Maroubra South, Maroubra.
- What is the population of Matraville?
- The population of Matraville is approximately 9,925 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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