Mathoura

Mathoura is an older community where the typical age is 51, far older than the NSW average of 39. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.4% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the NSW figure of 26.6%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.0% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the state average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 27.0% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Just 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical family earns $1,317 a week, which is far below the NSW average of $2,185. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more common here, with 40.5% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national rate of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 17.8%. However, only 19.0% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is much lower than in most other areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 30.

Many residents live alone, with 38.3% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home contains only 2.2 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.3% of houses owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. The typical weekly rent of $180 is far below the national figure of $375.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.6% of workers driving to get to work. While there are five public transport routes, 0% of people use public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.0% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers for over 21% of the workforce. While 60.1% are employed full-time, only 44.8% of adults are working or looking for work, much lower than most areas.

Mathoura is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.