Moving to Matcham NSW 2250
What the official numbers say about living in Matcham — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $550 a week, against a median household income of $3,360 a week.
About 93% of homes are owner-occupied and 6% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Matcham grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (974 → 1,038 people).
Around 89% of households are families, averaging 3.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Hindi, Vietnamese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Matcham sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (55% of workers), while 44% work from home.
Nearest train station: Lisarow, 5.8 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Somersby Airfield, 12.4 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 55 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 11 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 3 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Matcham profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Holgate Public School 1.5 km · Erina Heights Public School 2.2 km · Wamberal Public School 2.4 km · Central Coast Grammar School 2.9 km · Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 3.1 km · Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus 3.3 km · Terrigal High School 3.6 km · Terrigal Public School 3.9 km
Parks and reserves: Wamberal Park 2.3 km · Rysdyk Parade Playground 2.5 km · Benjamin Parker Reserve 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Matcham, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Lewin's Honeyeater · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Matcham, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matcham here | 1,038 | — | 10/10 | 71% |
| Wamberal | 6,991 | — | 10/10 | 39% |
| Terrigal | 12,730 | — | 10/10 | 37% |
| Forresters Beach | 3,354 | — | 9/10 | 37% |
| Erina | 5,205 | — | 6/10 | 39% |
| Tumbi Umbi | 5,369 | — | 7/10 | 60% |
| North Avoca | 2,318 | — | 10/10 | 45% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Central Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dobell — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2250 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Matcham profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $550 a week, and about 6% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 974 people to 1,038. It sits about 55 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Lisarow station is roughly 5.8 km away. Local government is Central Coast council, and the federal seat is Dobell.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Matcham vs North Avoca · Matcham vs Glenning Valley.
Nearby guides: Wamberal · Terrigal · Forresters Beach · Erina · Tumbi Umbi · North Avoca.
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