Matraville, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Matraville, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
| Locality | Matraville |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Randwick City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.96412 |
| Longitude | 151.22995 |
| Population | 9,768 |
| Density | 2698.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 2036 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 11 km south |
Matraville is a locality in the Randwick City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,768. The locality covers an area of 3.6 km², giving a population density of about 2698.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km south of Sydney. Matraville is located at 33.9641°S, 151.2300°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2036.
Matraville spreads across a gently sloping terrain, its character defined by a blend of suburban comfort and the distant, murmuring presence of the sea. It lies 2.5 km south-south-west of Maroubra, NSW (from Maroubra, NSW: bearing 212°T), and is situated 10.9 km south of Sydney. The streets are lined with a comfortable mix of older brick homes and newer constructions, their gardens often bursting with the vibrant colours of bougainvillea and hibiscus, a testament to the mild, sun-drenched climate. The air here carries a faint, salty tang, a whisper from the ocean that lies just a stone's throw to the east, mingling with the scent of freshly cut grass and the exhaust fumes of cars navigating the neighbourhood's quiet avenues. Evenings bring a particular charm, as the setting sun casts long shadows and imbues the sky with hues of apricot and rose, painting the rooftops in a warm, fleeting glow.
Historically, Matraville has been shaped by its proximity to the coastline and its role as a residential suburb rather than a hub of heavy industry. Its development gained momentum in the post-war era, as Sydney expanded outwards, drawing families seeking a more relaxed lifestyle. The local economy, while not dominated by any single industry, benefits from the surrounding commercial centres and the daily commutes of its residents to jobs across the city. Nearby, the vast expanse of Botany Bay offers recreational opportunities, a reminder of the area's maritime heritage and its enduring connection to the water. Matraville itself feels like a community that values its peace, a place where the rhythm of everyday life is punctuated by the distant cry of seagulls and the comforting familiarity of neighbourhood streets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Matraville, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Matraville, in the Randwick City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Matraville includes the postcode (2036), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Randwick City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Matraville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |