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Mataranka (L)

36 km²

Mataranka (L) has fewer residents than most areas, household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Mataranka (L), Urban Centre

Demographics & Identity

Total population327▲ +10.5%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +23.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population33.3%People aged 65 and over17.7%Children under 1512.8%People in a de facto relationship10.1%▼ -35.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Seniors (65+) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)31.5%

Older adults (45–64)30.6%

Seniors (65+)17.7%

Children (0–14)12.8%

Youth (15–24)8.9%

Marital status

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (9%).

Married53%
Never married33%
Divorced9%
Widowed3%
Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by New Zealand (4%) and England (2%).

Australia75.5%

New Zealand3.1%

England1.2%

Italy1.2%

Ancestry

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (33%) and Irish (11%).

English25.7%

Australian23.2%

Irish7.6%

Scottish4.9%

German4.6%

Dutch1.8%

Italian1.5%

Language

People using another language at home32.4%

Language used at home

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (2%).

English only51.7%

Italian1.2%

Religion

People with no religion46.2%

Religious affiliation

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Other religions (6%).

No religion54%
Christianity38%
Other religions6%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.5%

Highest year of school

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Year 12 at 37%, followed by Year 9 or below (35%) and Year 10 (18%).

Year 1231.8%

Year 9 or below30.4%

Year 1015.9%

Year 118.8%

Highest qualification level

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 47%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV33.5%

Bachelor degree14.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.3%

Certificate I / II5.0%

Postgraduate degree2.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.9%

Field of qualification

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related12.4%

Management & commerce10.6%

Society & culture8.1%

Agriculture & environment7.5%

Education6.2%

Health5.6%

Architecture & building3.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services1.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$575▲ +228.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,781▲ +66.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,531▲ +512.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.8%

Household income distribution

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 51%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $3,000–$3,999 (8%).

$1,500–$2,99943.0%

$650–$1,49925.8%

$3,000–$3,9996.5%

$4,000 or more5.4%

Under $6504.3%

Personal income distribution

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

Under $65046.0%

$650–$1,49924.4%

$1,500–$2,99914.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.2%People with a mental health condition3.7%People needing help with daily activities4.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (4%).

None61.5%

One condition18.7%

Two conditions3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Diabetes at 23%, followed by Asthma (16%) and Arthritis (13%).

Diabetes7.3%

Asthma5.2%

Arthritis4.3%

Other condition4.3%

Mental health3.7%

Cancer2.8%

Heart disease2.4%

Lung condition2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.2%People providing unpaid care9.8%People caring for children unpaid23.3%People who served in the Defence Force3.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework12.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -16.1%since 2011 One-parent families9.1%People living alone31.2%▲ +11.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children43%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 4 people (14%).

2 people33.3%

1 person31.2%

4 people14.0%

3 people8.6%

6 or more8.6%

5 people5.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$100—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,506—since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.50▲ +15.4%since 2011 Households renting33.3%Homes owned outright29.0%Separate (detached) houses71.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms37.6%▼ -39.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Rented at 33%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Other tenure (24%).

Rented33%
Owned outright29%
Other tenure24%
Owned with a mortgage14%

Types of homes

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Separate house at 69%, followed by Other dwelling (26%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (5%).

Separate house69%
Other dwelling26%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%

Bedrooms per home

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 27%, followed by 1 bedroom (26%) and 2 bedrooms (22%).

3 bedrooms25.8%

1 bedroom24.7%

2 bedrooms20.4%

Studio / none11.8%

4 bedrooms11.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Under $200 at 55%, followed by $200–$349 (45%).

Under $20038.7%

$200–$34932.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 100%.

$1,800–$2,99930.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle14.8%▼ -42.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (29%) and No vehicle (15%).

1 vehicle39.8%

2 vehicles28.4%

No vehicle14.8%

3 vehicles9.1%

4 or more6.8%

How people get to work

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Car (driver) at 44%, followed by Walked (33%) and Car (passenger) (12%).

Car (driver)37.0%

Walked27.5%

Car (passenger)10.1%

Worked at home9.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.8%Recent arrivals from overseas29.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.5%Labour-force participation50.2%Employed full-time70.3%

Industries people work in

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Public administration & safety at 20%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (19%) and Education & training (11%).

Public administration & safety21.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing20.3%

Education & training11.6%

Retail trade10.1%

Accommodation & food10.1%

Health care & social assistance10.1%

Construction5.1%

Wholesale trade4.3%

Manufacturing3.6%

Arts & recreation3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Mataranka (L), the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Labourers (20%) and Professionals (18%).

Managers20.3%

Labourers19.6%

Professionals17.4%

Technicians & trades13.0%

Community & personal service12.3%

Sales workers8.7%

Clerical & administrative5.1%

Machinery operators & drivers2.2%

Nearby areas

Jilkminggan (L)Wugular (Beswick) (L)Barunga (L)Katherine Binjari (L)Minyerri (L)Pine Creek (L)Ngukurr

👥 Demographics & Identity