Glen Innes vs Matheson
The verdict
Glen Innes is more affordable, with a median house price of $412K versus $2.90M in Matheson. Glen Innes rates higher for transport (71 vs 0). Matheson rates higher for education (57 vs 30). Glen Innes is closer to the coast (148.3 km vs 158.4 km).
Scores
Glen InnesMatheson
| Glen Innes | Matheson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 25 |
| Transport | 71 | 0 |
| Education | 30 | 57 |
| Liveability | 59 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glen Innes | Matheson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,219 | 50 |
| Median age | 49 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $904 | $1,875 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.7% | 35.7% |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 80.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Glen Innes Stable · Matheson Stable
Property
| Glen Innes | Matheson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $412K | $2.90M |
| Median unit price | $316K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 23.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $400 | $400 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Glen Innes | Matheson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 16 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 691 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 354 | 2,000 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 724 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,770 | 2,000 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glen Innes | Matheson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 926 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glen Innes · Matheson
Transport
| Glen Innes | Matheson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 16.0 km |
Liveability
| Glen Innes | Matheson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 790 | 790 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 18 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 148.3 km | 158.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 463.7 km | 459.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 15.5 km |
Population & growth
| Glen Innes | Matheson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,219 | 50 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,319 | 51 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,228 | 50 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.40% | 0.50% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Glen Innes or Matheson?
Glen Innes is more affordable, with a median house price of $412K versus $2.90M.
Which has better public transport, Glen Innes or Matheson?
Glen Innes has the higher transport score (Glen Innes 71/100 vs Matheson 0/100).
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