Matheson NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Matheson, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Matheson NSW is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Matheson is $866 per week ($45,032 per year). Median rent in Matheson is $284 per week ($1,231 per month). Matheson has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Matheson has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Matheson in 2024-25, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Matheson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Matheson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$866/wk
$45,032 per year
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Median Rent
$284/wk
$1,231 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Matheson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.0% (18) Female 55.0% (22)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
50 people · 133.7 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,749
Family income/wk

Matheson Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Matheson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Matheson Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Matheson Religion

Anglican
28.9%
Uniting Church
20.0%
No Religion
15.6%
Not stated
15.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.1%
Catholic
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Matheson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Matheson Employment

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Employed full-time
79.3% 23 people
Employed part-time
10.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
10.3% 3 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Matheson Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
57.1%
Certificate III/IV
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Matheson Occupation

Managers
80.0%
Professionals
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Matheson Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
35.0%
Health
25.0%
Engineering
20.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Matheson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Matheson Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
66.7%
$4,000+/wk
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Matheson Marital Status

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Married
60.0% 21
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Never married
40.0% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Matheson Ancestry

Australian
44.2%
English
21.2%
Scottish
19.2%
Irish
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Matheson School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
66.7%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Matheson Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Matheson Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 9
Not a volunteer
66.7% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Matheson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Matheson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
41.7%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Matheson Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
63.2%
4 bedrooms
21.1%
6+ bedrooms
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Matheson Population Mobility

7.7%
moved in the last year
22.9%
moved in the last 5 years
74.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Matheson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
75
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Matheson Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
4
Mental health
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Matheson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.6%
$650-$799/wk
47.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Matheson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.8%
Couple — no children
38.9%
Couple — no children under 15
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Matheson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.7% 6
Did not provide
79.3% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Matheson Children Ever Born

2 children
50.0%
3 children
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Matheson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
36.7%
5–14 hours
50.0%
30+ hours
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Matheson Household Size

2 persons
55.6%
4 persons
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Matheson Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Matheson Family Blending

Step family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Matheson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Matheson Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $284/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Matheson

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $284/wk
Left after rent $1,591/wk
Rent share 15.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Matheson vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Matheson

What is the population of Matheson NSW?

The population of Matheson NSW is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Matheson?

The median personal income in Matheson NSW is $866 per week, or $45,032 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in Matheson?

Median rent in Matheson NSW is $284 per week ($1,231 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Matheson?

The median age in Matheson NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Matheson a good suburb to live in?

Matheson is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 50.The median income is $866/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12531. All dollar figures in AUD.