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
Choose Coogee if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Coogee leads on 4 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Matraville if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
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.
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