Mathoura, NSW 2710 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mathoura is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2710, home to 1,002 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hay local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 593 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $993 /week
- Median personal income
- $546 /week
- Median family income
- $1,317 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Murray River
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $180 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Mathoura Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Cobb Hwy At Lawrence St
- Caltex Service Station/Cobb Hwy
- Opposite Caltex/Cobb Hwy
- Morris St At Livingston St
- Moama St At Picnic Point Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 pubs and bars
- 3 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.8% of the 573 resolvable premises in Mathoura. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 0.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 92.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,021 across postcode 2710 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 291 violent offences, 206 theft, 179 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mathoura?
Mathoura (NSW 2710) had 1,002 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Murray River local government area.
What is the median rent in Mathoura?
The median advertised rent in Mathoura is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mathoura?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Mathoura covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mathoura Public School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mathoura?
Mathoura is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mathoura?
Across postcode 2710, 1,021 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (291), theft (206), other (179). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Mathoura?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mathoura centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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