There are seven schools in the town ranging from primary to secondary, a 26-bed hospital with a maternity unit as well as a police station and a post office all within a 1km radius of Eldonwood. With an airport in Tauranga and the international airport in Hamilton, Matamata is easily accessible from all major centres.

Home ownership in Matamata sits at 71% compared to 62% for the rest of New Zealand, and together with the close proximity of all amenities, Matamata is a safe, vibrant place to live with a high sense of community pride.