CensusAtlas

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Matheson

134 km²

Matheson has far more university graduates than most areas and a somewhat younger age profile.

Beyond that, it has somewhat fewer residents than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

Open map →
📍 Matheson, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population50—since 2011Median age39 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over0.0%Children under 1528.0%People in a de facto relationship10.3%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–499

Age structure

In Matheson, the largest group is Children (0–14) at 36%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (36%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Children (0–14)28.0%
Older adults (45–64)28.0%
Young adults (25–44)14.0%
Youth (15–24)8.0%

Marital status

In Matheson, the largest group is Married at 60%, followed by Never married (40%).

  • Married60%
  • Never married40%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Matheson, the largest group is Australia at 100%.

Australia80.0%

Ancestry

In Matheson, the largest group is Australian at 44%, followed by English (21%) and Scottish (19%).

Australian46.0%
English22.0%
Scottish20.0%
Irish16.0%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Matheson, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only80.0%

Religion

People with no religion14.0%

Religious affiliation

In Matheson, the largest group is Christianity at 82%, followed by No religion (18%).

  • Christianity82%
  • No religion18%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher29.4%

Highest year of school

In Matheson, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (38%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1233.3%
Year 1027.3%
Year 1112.1%

Highest qualification level

In Matheson, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 33%, followed by Certificate III / IV (33%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Bachelor degree25.0%
Certificate III / IV25.0%
Advanced diploma / diploma14.3%
Graduate diploma / certificate10.7%

Field of qualification

In Matheson, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 37%, followed by Health (26%) and Engineering & related (21%).

Agriculture & environment25.0%
Health17.9%
Engineering & related14.3%
Management & commerce10.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$866—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,875—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,749—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Matheson, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 67%, followed by $4,000 or more (33%).

$650–$1,49940.0%
$4,000 or more20.0%

Personal income distribution

In Matheson, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49923.5%
$1,500–$2,99917.6%
Under $65014.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.0%People with a mental health condition6.0%People needing help with daily activities0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Matheson, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (10%).

None56.0%
One condition18.0%
Two conditions8.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Matheson, the largest group is Diabetes at 33%, followed by Heart disease (27%) and Mental health (20%).

Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease8.0%
Mental health6.0%
Other condition6.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.5%People providing unpaid care17.6%People caring for children unpaid47.1%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework11.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6—since 2011One-parent families0.0%

Family composition

In Matheson, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (39%).

  • Couples with children61%
  • Couples without children39%

Household size

In Matheson, the largest group is 2 people at 56%, followed by 4 people (44%).

2 people33.3%
4 people26.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$284—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Matheson, the largest group is Owned outright at 76%, followed by Rented (24%).

  • Owned outright76%
  • Rented24%

Types of homes

In Matheson, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Matheson, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 63%, followed by 4 bedrooms (21%) and 5 or more (16%).

3 bedrooms80.0%
4 bedrooms26.7%
5 or more20.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Motor vehicles per home

In Matheson, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and 3 vehicles (25%).

1 vehicle31.3%
2 vehicles25.0%
3 vehicles18.8%

How people get to work

In Matheson, the largest group is Car (driver) at 56%, followed by Worked at home (44%).

Car (driver)41.7%
Worked at home33.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years17.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation70.6%Employed full-time79.2%

Industries people work in

In Matheson, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing66.7%

Occupations people work in

In Matheson, the largest group is Managers at 68%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Clerical & administrative (16%).

Managers54.2%
Professionals12.5%
Clerical & administrative12.5%

Nearby areas

KingslandSwan ValeSpring Mountain (NSW)Glen InnesFurracabadMayboleReddestoneWellingrove