Is Coogee or Matraville more expensive?

Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $2.73M in Matraville.

Which is better for renters — Coogee or Matraville?

Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Coogee and $1050/wk in Matraville, making Coogee the more affordable rental market.

Is Coogee or Matraville at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Coogee vs Matraville?

Coogee has 2 schools in the postcode, and Matraville has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Coogee vs Matraville: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Coogee commands a $2.04M premium on median property price over Matraville; Coogee is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; Matraville has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Randwick

Coogee

2034

Randwick

Matraville

2036

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Coogee (2034) and Matraville (2036) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Coogee	Matraville
SAFETYSafety Coogee leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Coogee leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10▲	9/10
Schools in postcode	2	6▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	D+(-1)	C▲(0)
Median house price	$4.76M	$2.73M
Median unit price	$1.53M	$1.00M
Median weekly rent	$950/wk	$1050/wk
Annual price growth	+24.8%▲	+7.5%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Coogee leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C(0)
Walkability percentile	77▲	22

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Coogee if...

Coogee leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

Tied on Finance.

Choose Matraville if...

You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Coogee or Matraville more expensive?: Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $2.73M in Matraville.
Which is better for renters — Coogee or Matraville?: Median weekly rent is $950/wk in Coogee and $1050/wk in Matraville, making Coogee the more affordable rental market.
Is Coogee or Matraville at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Coogee vs Matraville?: Coogee has 2 schools in the postcode, and Matraville has 6. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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