Median house price
$440k
+42% change
NSW · Murray River Council
Mathoura, 2710
Population
1,002
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.8%
Median age
51
Median income
$993/wk
Employment rate
42.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$440,000
Languages at home
2.8%non-English
Most common: Filipino
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Murray River Council, Mathoura keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Mathoura snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$375/wk
Houses $440 · Units $250
Population (Census)
1,002
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#318
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
89th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
67th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
22nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 33.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4951st in Australia
- State rank
- 1587th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #318 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #640 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $250
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $440
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $375
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 76
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $440,000
- Median price change
- +41.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Population growth
+1.0% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 67th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $993
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 65 of 469
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 42.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 361 / 19 / 4 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 51
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 127.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 84 residents
- State safety percentile
- 88.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order151
- Breach Bail Conditions148
- Domestic Violence Related Assault95
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment126
- Malicious Damage To Property96
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 943
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 22th
School list
- Mathoura Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 943 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 52 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
37 public transport stops in this suburb
- 2901 Cobb Hwy
- Cobb Hwy After Crump Rd
- Cobb Hwy Opp 2901
- Walliston Rd After Royal Rd
- Walliston Rd At Edengower Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 17
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Deniliquin Health Service (33.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 8
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 106 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 120 mm · ~15 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 122 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 13 proposals
July 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space13A MORRIS STREET WEST MATHOURA 2710Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure66 CARTER STREET SOUTH MATHOURA 2710Determined
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27 CARTER STREET NORTH MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 MITCHELL STREET MATHOURA 2710Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Carport84 MOAMA STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 MOIRA STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 MOIRA STREET WEST MATHOURA 2710Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 LIVINGSTONE STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 MITCHELL STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications network; Telecommunications facility; Other Infrastructure; Infrastructure7 TARRAGON ROAD MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Waterway structures - minor alterations14 TRENT ROAD MATHOURA 2710Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home13 LIVINGSTONE STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure277 BUNNALOO ROAD MATHOURA 2710Determined
2025· 7 proposals
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2636 COBB HIGHWAY MATHOURA 2710Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 1 LAWRENCE STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure28 MOIRA STREET WEST MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure76 MOAMA STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
July 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation13A MORRIS STREET WEST MATHOURA 2710Determined
June 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure2813 COBB HIGHWAY MATHOURA 2710Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24A BURNES STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
2024· 14 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure20 MORRIS STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah5 DOLAN COURT MATHOURA 2710Determined
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 DOLAN COURT MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Environmental protection works14 TRENT ROAD MATHOURA 2710Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 1 LAWRENCE STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5523 COBB HIGHWAY MATHOURA 2710Determined
July 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2636 COBB HIGHWAY MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential AccommodationWALLISTON ROAD MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation1 DOLAN COURT MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Boat launching rampCOBB HIGHWAY MATHOURA 2710Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Extensive agriculture3187 COBB HIGHWAY MATHOURA 2710Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure10 STEVENS STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 MORRIS STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
February 2024
- Subdivision10 LAWRENCE STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
2023· 8 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureDP 10/758656 48B MATHOURA STREET., MATHOURA.Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3187 COBB HIGHWAY MATHOURA 2710Determined
October 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to commercial development; Signage; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Entertainment facility1-9 MOAMA STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
- Subdivision of land30 STEVENS STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
September 2023
- Shed33B CONARGO STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
August 2023
- Shed10 BURNES STREET MATHOURA 2710Determined
July 2023
- Shed10 BURNES STREET MATHOURA 2710Withdrawn
June 2023
- Shed47A Moama Street Mathoura 2710Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 61.6 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 74.4%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 25.6%
16.7 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- MathouraDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 74.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 25.5% TCP (2026-by-election)1.7 km away
- DeniliquinDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 54.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 46.0% TCP (2026-by-election)32.0 km away
- Deniliquin WestDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 61.9% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 38.1% TCP (2026-by-election)33.0 km away
- Deniliquin NorthDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 68.4% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 31.6% TCP (2026-by-election)33.5 km away
- MoamaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 64.6% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 35.4% TCP (2026-by-election)34.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Murray River Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.