Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's population is around 20,835 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 599 people (3.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,236 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,454 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 337 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 908 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 65.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 691 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 1.5% in total 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

Raby has seen approximately 78 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 391 homes. As of FY26128 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost for these dwellings is $334,000. In terms of commercial development, $1.6 million in approvals have been registered this financial year.

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

According to AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Raby is forecasted to gain 305 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 top 50% nationally

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

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

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate stood at 6.1% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.3%. As of September 2025, 10,545 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.9% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area showed strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services employed only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.3%, and labour force grew by 5.2%, leading to a slight decrease in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% with unemployment rising slightly. State-level data from 25-Nov showed NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggested national employment would expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localized population projections.

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

The latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022 shows that Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,816 and an average of $56,350. These figures are lower than the national averages. Compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856 for financial year ending June 2022, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby SA2 has a lower income level. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $57,224 and $63,456 respectively by September 2025. According to Census data collected in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby SA2 rank modestly between the 39th and 52nd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall within this range. High housing costs consume 17.8% of income in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby SA2, but despite this, disposable income remains at the 51st percentile.

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby, evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.0% houses and 13.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby was higher than Sydney metro's figure at 25.5%. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (46.9%) or rented (27.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $375, similar to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were comparable to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

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%. This indicates a need for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are common, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 11.1% and certificates make up 26.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.8% in 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 135 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 88 individual routes, providing a total of 1,371 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 154 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 195 trips per day, translating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health indicators for Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby show below-average health outcomes compared to national averages. Common health conditions are somewhat typical but higher among older cohorts.

Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~10,000 people), while the national average is 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.2 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 69.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. The area has 13.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,896 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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 was found to have 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 is the predominant religion in Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby, comprising 56.9% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 10.9% of Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby's population versus 12.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (23.1%), English (20.0%), and Other (18.0%). Notably, Samoan (2.7%) and Lebanese (2.7%) populations are higher than regional averages (2.4% and 1.9%, respectively), while Spanish (0.8%) is slightly overrepresented compared to the region's average of 0.7%.

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

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's median age is 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 14.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 2.6% to 3.8% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 12.9% to 11.6%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 731 people (93%), from 789 to 1,521. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.