Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.9 km apart, on the same open data. Chifley scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Chifley | Matraville | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 56 | 57 |
| Safety | 35 | 30 |
| Wealth | 52 | 38 |
| Value | 99 | 53 |
| Parks | 72 | 50 |
| Cafés | 13 | 44 |
| Transit | 89 | 40 |
| Green space | 30 | 43 |
| Active & healthy | 55 | 46 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 53 | 28 |
| Median rent | $400/wk | $480/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,675,000 | $2,675,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 35 | 35 |
| Population | 3,490 | 9,925 |
| Full profile | Chifley in full | Matraville in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Chifley scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Chifley and Matraville have the same median house price.
Chifley scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Chifley or Matraville.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →