Matheson Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Matheson Compares
Matheson vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Matheson | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $284 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Matheson is a locality 461 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2370. It falls within the New England and North West region. The local government area is Glen Innes Severn.
According to the 2021 Census, Matheson has a population of 50 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the NSW average.
Housing in Matheson includes a median weekly rent of $284, 15 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Matheson scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Matheson is part of the Inverell - Tenterfield statistical area in New South Wales.
Matheson Details
| Postcode | 2370 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 50 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $866/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $284 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 133.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 15 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -29.7360983 |
| Longitude | 151.5729554 |
| Distance from Sydney | 461 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Inverell - Tenterfield |
| Local Government | Glen Innes Severn |
| Federal Electorate | New England |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 13 (26.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (8.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 8 (16.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (42.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (6.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 5 (10.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (8.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5 (41.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (25.0%) |
Suburbs Near Matheson
Same Postcode (2370)
More Matheson Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.