Matraville - Chifley, NSW 2018
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $475/wk Median
- 33.6% Renters
Matraville - Chifley Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.4k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $475
- To the CBD
- 10.7km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Matraville - Chifley Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Matraville - Chifley for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 33.6% of the suburb's 13,412 residents rent.
Around Matraville - Chifley
Matraville - Chifley Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Matraville - Chifley Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Matraville - Chifley
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Matraville - Chifley
Real questions renters ask before moving to Matraville - Chifley.
What's the community like in Matraville - Chifley?
Matraville - Chifley has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 13,412, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Matraville - Chifley?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Matraville - Chifley is $475. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $475 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Matraville - Chifley walkable?
Matraville - Chifley carries a walkability score of 8.4/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Matraville - Chifley a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Matraville - Chifley has a 33.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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