Matraville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
549 recorded in this period, compared with 540 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Matraville
Matraville is a residential and industrial suburb located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, situated 11 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district. Operating primarily within the local government area of the City of Randwick (with a small portion extending into Bayside Council), the suburb shares the 2036 postcode. Geographically, it is positioned near the northern shores of Botany Bay and neighbours the suburbs of Maroubra, Chifley, Hillsdale, and Malabar. Demographically, Matraville is a diverse established community featuring a mix of traditional residential housing, medium-density apartments, and commercial zones.
Local life in Matraville is centred around its commercial strip along Bunnerong Road, which provides retail shopping, dining, and essential services for residents. The suburb includes several open green spaces, such as Heffron Park on its western border, which offers extensive sporting fields, cycleways, and recreational facilities. Matraville is well-serviced by educational institutions, including primary and high schools, and relies on regional bus networks for public transport connectivity to the Sydney CBD and surrounding eastern beaches.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Cadigal and Bidjigal people of the Eora nation. The suburb was named in honour of James Matra, an American-born midshipman who sailed with Captain James Cook on the *HM Endeavour* in 1770 and is credited with first proposing the British settlement of New South Wales. Originally developed as a working-class residential area closely tied to the surrounding industrial developments around Botany Bay and the Port Botany expansion, Matraville has evolved into a balanced suburban locality while retaining elements of its mid-20th-century working heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 70 | 78 |
| Malicious damage to property | 47 | 38 |
| Steal from retail store | 42 | 57 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 37 | 51 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 35 | 21 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 31 | 21 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 30 | 23 |
| Other offences | 29 | 11 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 28 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 24 | 20 |
| Steal from dwelling | 24 | 12 |
| Trespass | 24 | 19 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 24 |
| Breach bail conditions | 17 | 29 |
| Other theft | 11 | 10 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 20 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 8 | 13 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 8 | 6 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 9,925 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.