Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's analysis shows Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's population is approximately 20,623 as of February 2026. This represents an increase of 387 people, a 1.9% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 20,236. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 20,449 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then. This results in a population density of 899 persons per square kilometer, aligning with average densities across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 65.3% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends, the area is expected to expand by 691 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 2.5% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby has seen around 78 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 391 homes. In FY26 so far, 141 approvals have been recorded. The average construction value of these properties is $334,000. This year, $1.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby records approximately 58% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 61st percentile nationally in terms of areas assessed. Recent construction consists of 75.0% detached dwellings and 25.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character. The location has around 301 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby is projected to gain 517 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 52 projects likely to affect this region. Notable projects include CREST by Mirvac at Gledswood Hills, Emerald Hills Estate, Minto Logistics Hub, and Minto Industry Park. The following details those most relevant.

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Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Raby, within Claymore-Eagle Vale, has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.1% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.3%.

There were 10,545 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 6.1%, which is 1.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A significant portion, 28.7%, of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Manufacturing showed strong specialization with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level, while professional & technical services employed only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.3%, labour force grew by 5.2%, leading to a slight unemployment rate decrease of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.1% with a slight unemployment increase of 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Raby's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby SA2 had a median income of $54,712 and an average income of $60,260. These figures are lower than the national averages. Greater Sydney's median income was $60,817 with an average of $83,003 during this period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $59,559 (median) and $65,599 (average). Census 2021 data reveals that Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly, between the 39th and 52nd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.1% of individuals in this area earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall within this range. High housing costs consume 17.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 51st percentile.

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby, with 87.0% houses and 13.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This contrasts with Sydney metro's structure of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby stood at 25.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.9% and rented ones at 27.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $375, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable at $375.

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.0% of all households, including 40.8% couples with children, 21.9% couples without children, and 18.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 15.9% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Educational outcomes in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 26.3%. Educational participation is high, with 31.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.9% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby area has 163 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 89 individual routes that collectively facilitate 1,556 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 153 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 90%, while train usage stands at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

In 2021 Census data (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions), a high 28.7% of residents worked from home. Service frequency across all routes averages 222 trips per day, equating to approximately 9 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Health performance in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but more so among older cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 49% of the total population (~10,084 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (8.2%) and arthritis (7.9%), with 69.6% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,027 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets with 29.7% of its population born overseas and 30.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 56.9%. Islam was overrepresented at 10.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (23.1%), English (20.0%), and Other (18.0%). Notable divergences included Samoan (2.7% vs regional 0.5%), Lebanese (2.7% vs 2.6%), and Spanish (0.8% vs 0.6%).

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's population is younger than the national pattern

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 14.8%, compared to Greater Sydney's percentage. The 25-34 cohort stands at 12.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 2.6% to 4.1%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 8.2% to 9.4%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 12.9% to 11.2%, and the 25-34 group decreased from 13.8% to 12.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 667 people (78%), from 853 to 1,521. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 64% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 65-74 and 25-34 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.