Matraville

An assessment of population growth drivers in Matraville reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Matraville's estimated population is around 10,640. This reflects a 7.2% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported 9,925 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 10,390 following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 140 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,707 persons per square kilometer, placing Matraville in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth since census (7.2%) is within 0.4 percentage points of the state's growth rate (7.6%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, the Matraville statistical area (Lv2) is expected to expand by 518 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.8% in total over the 17-year period.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Matraville when compared nationally

Matraville has averaged approximately 65 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21-FY25, around 326 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 0.6 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and potential population growth. The average value of new dwellings developed is around $639,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment. In FY26, there have been $609,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. New developments consist mainly of townhouses or apartments (83%), with standalone homes making up 17%.

This shift from the current housing mix (48% houses) reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. Matraville shows characteristics of a growth area, with around 155 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 193 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Matraville has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include the Botany Cogeneration Plant (Matraville), Finucane Reserve Upgrade, Yorktown Parade and Fitzgerald Avenue Affordable Housing Redevelopment, MOD 6 Chlorine Liquefaction Plant, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Matraville lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Matraville has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 9.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5%.

As of September 2025, 5,136 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.9%, above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney at 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 8.9% compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, while labour force grew by 2.7%, reducing unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and unemployment increase slightly. State-level data from 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Matraville's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Matraville's median income is $54,879 and the average income is $76,885. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Matraville would be approximately $59,741 median and $83,697 average as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Matraville cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 25.5% of locals (2,713 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. A significant 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 18.2% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 67th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Matraville displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with strong rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Matraville, as per the latest Census, consisted of 47.7% houses and 52.3% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. Home ownership stood at 32.6%, with 31.9% of dwellings under mortgage and 35.5% rented out. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,817, while the median weekly rent amounted to $480. Nationally, Matraville's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, recorded as at 2020. Similarly, rents in Matraville were substantially above the national figure of $375, also reported for the year 2020.

Matraville has a typical household mix, with a median household size of 2.7 people

Family households comprise 74.0% of all households, including 38.5% couples with children, 19.9% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.0%, with lone person households at 23.0% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people.

Educational attainment in Matraville aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

In Matraville, 30.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Sydney's 38.0%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 31.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (20.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Matraville has 60 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 28 different routes that together facilitate 4,456 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 163 meters from the nearest one.

On average, there are 636 trips per day across all routes, which translates to around 74 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Matraville is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Matraville shows superior health outcomes for both youth and elderly cohorts, with low prevalence rates for common conditions.

Approximately 57% (~6,096 individuals) have private health cover, a notably high rate. The most prevalent medical issues are arthritis (7.3%) and asthma (6.5%), while 71.9% claim to be free from ailments compared to Sydney's average of 0%. Around 18.7% (~1,989 people) are aged 65 or above, with health outcomes being above average, mirroring the general population's profile.

Matraville was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Matraville has a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.6% of its population born overseas and 30.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Matraville, accounting for 62.5% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Matraville at 3.8%, compared to None% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (18.0%), Australian (17.7%), and Other (13.7%). Some ethnic groups show significant divergence: Russian is overrepresented at 1.1%, Hungarian at 0.6%, and French at 1.0%.

Matraville's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Matraville is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The strongest representation in Matraville is the 45-54 age group at 14.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's figures. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent in Matraville at 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.6% to 14.8%, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.0% to 11.7% and the 25-34 group has dropped from 10.6% to 9.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Matraville. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 87%, reaching 478 people from 255. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 57% of total population growth, reflecting Matraville's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 5-14 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.