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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
Matheson Median Income & Rent
Matheson Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Matheson Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Matheson Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Matheson Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Matheson Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Matheson Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Matheson Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Matheson Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Matheson Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Matheson Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Matheson Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Matheson Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Matheson Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Matheson Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Matheson School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Matheson Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Matheson Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Matheson How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Matheson Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Matheson Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Matheson Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Matheson Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Matheson Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Matheson Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Matheson Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Matheson Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Matheson Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Matheson Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Matheson Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Matheson Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Matheson Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Matheson Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Matheson Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.