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Matong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Matong NSW is 159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Matong is $507 per week ($26,364 per year). Median rent in Matong is $150 per week ($650 per month). Matong has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Matong has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (23% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Matong is $542.

There were 2 recorded offences in Matong in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Matong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Matong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$507/wk

$26,364 per year

#8130 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$542/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Matong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (75) Female 51.6% (80)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

159 people · 299.8 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Matong Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Matong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.6% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.4% 11 dwellings

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

Matong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Matong Religion

Not stated

23.1%

Catholic

21.8%

No Religion

21.1%

Anglican

20.4%

Uniting Church

7.5%

Eastern Orthodox

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Matong Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

35.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.7%

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

Matong Employment

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Employed full-time

30.8% 36 people

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Employed part-time

21.4% 25 people

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Not in labour force

47.9% 56 people

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

Matong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.1%

Bachelor Degree

23.9%

Certificate I/II

8.7%

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

Matong Occupation

Managers

48.4%

Professionals

22.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.7%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Labourers

9.7%

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

Matong Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

40.5%

Health

24.3%

Education

18.9%

Engineering

8.1%

Management & Commerce

8.1%

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

Matong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Matong Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

11.8%

$400-$499/wk

13.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

23.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$4,000+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Matong Marital Status

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Married

55.3% 73

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Separated

3.0% 4

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Divorced

9.8% 13

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Widowed

8.3% 11

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Never married

23.5% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Matong Ancestry

English

35.3%

Australian

27.9%

Irish

14.2%

Scottish

6.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.8%

Other

4.7%

German

3.2%

Italian

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Matong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

50.0%

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

Matong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.2% 27

✅

No need for assistance

89.8% 238

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

Matong Volunteering

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Volunteer

37.9% 44

—

Not a volunteer

62.1% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Matong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

44.4%

$600-$799/mo

55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Matong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.1%

Walked only

10.8%

Did not go to work

8.1%

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

Matong Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.3%

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

26.3%

3 vehicles

21.1%

4+ vehicles

14.0%

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

Matong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.2%

2 bedrooms

22.0%

3 bedrooms

40.7%

4 bedrooms

22.0%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

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

Matong Population Mobility

5.4%

moved in the last year

20.9%

moved in the last 5 years

48.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Matong Indigenous Population

8.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

233

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Matong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Stroke

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Diabetes

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

Matong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

13.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,500+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Matong Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.0%

Couple — children under 15

35.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Matong Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 3

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Never served

97.3% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Matong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.3% 24

—

Did not provide

79.7% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Matong Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

3 children

30.0%

4 children

40.0%

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

Matong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.9%

5–14 hours

23.7%

15–29 hours

13.6%

30+ hours

17.8%

Did not do domestic work

28.0%

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

Matong Household Size

1 person

32.8%

2 persons

48.3%

3 persons

5.2%

4 persons

5.2%

5 persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Matong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved from NSW

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

Matong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Matong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Matong Schools

schools nearby

government

961

avg ICSEA score

total students

Matong Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 32 students

961

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Matong Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $780/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.2%

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

If you earn X in Matong

Your weekly income

≈ $3,380/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $630/wk

Rent share 19.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Daceyville

Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $20/wk

Grasmere

Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $34/wk

Matong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Alfredtown

Pop: 80 Income: $814/wk Rent: $265/wk

Bewong

Pop: 80 Income: $662/wk Rent: $450/wk

Bucca Wauka

Pop: 80 Income: $593/wk Rent: $305/wk

Bungarby

Pop: 80 Income: $464/wk Rent: $160/wk

Dumaresq

Pop: 80 Income: $824/wk Rent: $290/wk

East Kangaloon

Pop: 80 Income: $900/wk Rent: $400/wk

Compare Matong

Matong vs Alfredtown →Matong vs Bewong →Matong vs Bucca Wauka →Matong vs Bungarby →

Frequently Asked Questions About Matong

What is the population of Matong NSW?

The population of Matong NSW is 159 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Matong is ranked #7,594 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Matong?

The median personal income in Matong NSW is $507 per week, or $26,364 per year.The median household income is $780 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.Matong is ranked #8,130 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Matong?

Median rent in Matong NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Matong ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Matong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Matong NSW is $542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Matong?

The median age in Matong NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Matong a good suburb to live in?

Matong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 159.The median income is $507/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12533. All dollar figures in AUD.