Matcham NSW, 2250
Matcham Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Searching for the dream home in Matcham, NSW 2250? It's essential to understand whether the suburb is a serious contender for your next home. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Matcham property prices, market trends & demographics to allow you to make informed decisions about your potential move to the suburb.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Matcham, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover the fantastic lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Matcham is located in New South Wales on the Central Coast of Australia and is a part of the council of the Central Coast in the local government area. According to the 2016 census, Matcham has 987 inhabitants, wherein 32% are English, and only 30.4% are Australian. It is near Sydney, which is only 54 kilometres away.
Living in Matcham Matcham is a place that showcases a few residential and rental areas, attractions, tours, restaurants, and attend upcoming events. This suburb is usually where tourists drop off before going to the neighbouring places such as Wamberal North, The Entrance, and Terrigal. Matcham is also the home to Gowrie Galleries that offers a peaceful destination that showcases local artworks. It also has a hall and historic church founded in 1925 named St. George's Church.
History of Matcham Matcham was initially given as a grant. The Matcham Estate was given to Charles Horatio Nelson Matcham, a nephew of Lord Horatio Nelson. The land is a size of 2,560 acres. In 1828, Charles Horatio Matcham arrived in Sydney, and the land was pledged to Charles Matcham of the Murrumbidgee River as a primary gift. He was then permitted to take possession on October 18, 1831, and stayed at "Bogolong" Murrumbidgee until his death on March 11, 1844.
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