South East Sydney
Discovering South East Sydney’s Coastal Heart
Spanning the southern shores of Port Jackson and running south to the Cooks River, South East Sydney is the city’s sunlit, coastal neighbourhood—where golden beaches meet leafy streets, contemporary developments sit beside weatherboard cottages, and relaxed village-energy blends with easy access to the CBD.
Residents are drawn to its:
Coastal promenades: Walk or run along the foreshore at Coogee and Maroubra, surf at Maroubra Beach, or picnic on the sand while watching the eastern horizon line.
Village-scale vibe: From boutique cafés and design stores in Rosebery and Alexandria to weekend markets and neighbourhood bars in Randwick, each strip feels local, curated and welcoming.
Multicultural flavours: Savor café culture and casual bistros in Rosebery, diverse dining options around Kensington and Kingsford, and fresh seafood close to the beaches—global tastes with a relaxed, coastal mood.
Parks and green spaces: Enjoy bayside reserves, pocket parks and community gardens that host families, dog-walkers and weekend gatherings.
Seamless connectivity: Fast bus and light-rail links plus arterial roads make the city and airport easily reachable while keeping daily life calm and walkable.
Creative and community spirit: Galleries, studios and grassroots community groups mix with sporting clubs and local schools to form a tightly connected, family-friendly social fabric.
Every suburb in South East Sydney shares an easygoing, community-first outlook—qualities that turn coastal strips into lifestyle hubs and neighbours into friends.
Complete List of South East Sydney Suburbs
Coogee, South Coogee, Clovelly, Randwick, Queens Park, Kensington, Kingsford, Maroubra, South Maroubra, Malabar, Matraville, Chifley, La Perouse, Botany, Banksmeadow, Pagewood, Eastgardens, Eastlakes, Daceyville, Mascot and Port Botany.
Area & Suburbs Serviced
Matthew Thomson services South East Sydney with a strong local focus on:
Rosebery, Alexandria, Kensington, Kingsford, Randwick, Maroubra and Coogee.
Connection to the Area
Born in the Inner West and living in Rosebery for the last 15 years, Matthew is a true Sydneysider who has spent two decades immersed in Alexandria, Rosebery and South East Sydney. He knows the neighbourhoods intimately — the cafés and parks locals love, the streets to watch, and the spots that need more care. His family, friendships with local agents and long-term presence mean he has lived, bought, renovated and sold in this patch for years, giving him authentic, on-the-ground insight few can match.
Background Prior to Buyer's Agency
Matthew began his career in corporate hospitality and ran a catering business for the music industry, where he honed service, organisation and client-facing skills. Over time he turned his passion for property into a profession: he is a Class 1 licensed real estate agent and buyers agent, an active property investor and an experienced reno-and-flip practitioner. That mix of frontline service experience and hands-on property work gives him practical perspective on value, potential and execution.
What Sets Him Apart
Hands-on property experience: Lifetime experience buying, selling, renovating and flipping homes.
Local networks: Deep, trusted connections with local and out-of-area agents, school and church communities, mortgage brokers and conveyancers.
People-first service: Hospitality background means Matthew is focused on clear communication, low stress and results that delight.
Hyper-local knowledge: Long-term resident with family ties to local schools and community groups, providing early insight into who might be selling and when.
Negotiation Approach
Matthew structures contract terms to put clients in the strongest negotiating position and then leverages relationships and market evidence to achieve the best price. He combines practical, data-informed offers with strategic timing and strong agent relationships so clients never overpay and are always negotiating from strength.
Staying Current with Market Trends
Matthew stays market-aware by being active on the ground daily. He speaks with 20+ agents each day in person and by phone, maintains data subscriptions, and works closely with mortgage brokers, conveyancers and his team. Combined with his continual buying, selling and renovating activity, this keeps his view of the market both immediate and deeply informed.