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Matheson

NSW 2370 • New South Wales

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
133.72 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet
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About Matheson

Matheson is a small rural locality on the New England Tablelands of northern New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres east of Glen Innes within the Glen Innes Severn Council area. Covering around 133 square kilometres of elevated pastoral and mixed farming country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality features the cool-climate grazing properties and open tablelands typical of the elevated New England at around 1,000 metres altitude.

Glen Innes is the nearest service centre, known as the 'Land of the Beardies' and the Australian Celtic Country, with shops, schools, healthcare, and the famous Australian Standing Stones monument. The New England Tablelands offer spectacular escarpment scenery at Washpool and Gibraltar Range national parks nearby. Matheson suits those who appreciate the cool tablelands climate, open grazing country, and the strong rural community of the Glen Innes district.

Matheson falls under postcode 2370 and is governed by the Glen Innes Severn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Glen Innes Severn
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.74°, 151.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
133.72 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2370

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2370, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$33,494
Median 2023–24
$41,389
▲ 23.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$47,838

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2370; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Glen Innes Station
30 km
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Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
630 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Glen Innes to Sydney (approx. 7-8 hr via coach+train)
By Car (Peak)
6 hr - 7 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr 30 min - 6 hr 30 min

🛣️ New England Highway provides the main access route; Glen Innes is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Matheson is a rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Glen Innes Severn Local Government Area, which contains Matheson. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
478.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
323 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
757.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
11.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
233.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Glen Innes Severn →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Matheson known for? +

Matheson is a quiet pastoral locality near Glen Innes on the New England Tablelands, known for its cool-climate grazing country and proximity to the spectacular escarpment scenery of Gibraltar Range and Washpool national parks.

How far is Matheson from Glen Innes? +

Matheson is approximately 30 kilometres east of Glen Innes, typically a 25 to 35 minute drive on the New England Highway and local tablelands roads.

Does Matheson have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Matheson. NSW TrainLink coaches serve Glen Innes (approximately 30 km), with connections to Armidale and Sydney.

What is the population of Matheson? +

According to the 2021 Census, Matheson has a population of approximately 50 residents across its 133 square kilometre area on the New England Tablelands.

Is Matheson a good place to live? +

Matheson suits those who value the cool-climate, open pastoral lifestyle of the New England Tablelands, with Glen Innes' Celtic Country heritage and services accessible within half an hour.

What is the postcode for Matheson? +

The postcode for Matheson, NSW is 2370.

Is Matheson a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Matheson is part of the Glen Innes Severn LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.