Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Matraville - Chifley

3 km²

Matraville - Chifley is characterised by household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly larger population than usual.

It also has somewhat more renters than the norm and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Matraville - Chifley, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population13,412—since 2011 Median age42 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.1%People aged 65 and over17.9%Children under 1518.9%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)28.1%

Young adults (25–44)23.0%

Children (0–14)18.9%

Seniors (65+)17.9%

Youth (15–24)12.0%

Marital status

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (8%).

Married47%
Never married37%
Divorced8%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Australia at 84%, followed by England (5%) and China (3%).

Australia61.7%

England3.3%

China2.3%

New Zealand1.9%

South Africa1.1%

Philippines1.1%

Italy0.8%

India0.8%

Vietnam0.4%

Nepal0.0%

Language

People using another language at home27.4%

Language used at home

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is English only at 85%, followed by Cantonese (4%) and Greek (3%).

English only67.0%

Cantonese2.9%

Greek2.7%

Mandarin2.5%

Italian1.5%

Arabic1.0%

Vietnamese0.5%

Tagalog0.5%

Hindi0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion26.3%

Religious affiliation

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Christianity at 63%, followed by No religion (28%) and Judaism (4%).

Christianity63%
No religion28%
Judaism4%
Buddhism2%
Islam2%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%

Education

Completed Year 1263.4%

Highest year of school

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Year 12 at 68%, followed by Year 10 (19%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1263.4%

Year 1017.9%

Year 9 or below8.3%

Year 113.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$859—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,132—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,598—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week16.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week33.4%

Household income distribution

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 25%, followed by $4,000 or more (22%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99923.8%

$4,000 or more21.1%

$650–$1,49920.0%

Under $65016.7%

$3,000–$3,99912.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.3%People with a mental health condition6.2%People needing help with daily activities5.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis7.6%

Other condition7.1%

Asthma6.8%

Mental health6.2%

Diabetes5.0%

Heart disease3.6%

Cancer2.7%

Lung condition1.3%

Dementia0.8%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.7%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid26.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8—since 2011 One-parent families15.1%

Family composition

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Couples with children at 66%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children66%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$475—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,000—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011 Households renting33.6%Homes owned outright32.0%Separate (detached) houses50.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Rented at 34%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (32%).

Rented34%
Owned outright32%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Separate house at 50%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (29%) and Flat or apartment (20%).

Separate house50%
Townhouse / semi-detached29%
Flat or apartment20%
Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years31.6%

How people get to work

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 48%, followed by Worked at home (41%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)39.6%

Worked at home34.3%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Bus2.8%

Walked2.0%

Bicycle0.5%

Train0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation59.3%Employed full-time57.9%

Industries people work in

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Construction (12%).

Health care & social assistance12.9%

Education & training11.1%

Construction11.0%

Professional & technical8.4%

Retail trade7.5%

Transport & warehousing7.3%

Public administration & safety6.6%

Finance & insurance5.8%

Accommodation & food4.9%

Other services3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Matraville - Chifley, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Clerical & administrative (16%) and Managers (16%).

Professionals24.9%

Clerical & administrative16.0%

Managers15.6%

Technicians & trades12.0%

Community & personal service9.8%

Sales workers8.0%

Labourers6.5%

Machinery operators & drivers5.5%

Areas within Matraville - Chifley

Matraville - Chifley Block 1 Matraville - Chifley Block 2 Matraville - Chifley Block 3 Matraville - Chifley Block 4 Matraville - Chifley Block 5 Matraville - Chifley Block 6 Matraville - Chifley Block 7 Matraville - Chifley Block 8 Matraville - Chifley Block 9 Matraville - Chifley Block 10 Matraville - Chifley Block 11 Matraville - Chifley Block 12 Matraville - Chifley Block 13 Matraville - Chifley Block 14 Matraville - Chifley Block 15 Matraville - Chifley Block 16

Nearby areas

Malabar - La Perouse Port Botany Industrial Maroubra - South Maroubra - West Banksmeadow Maroubra - North Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville Kingsford

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