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

As of Aug 2025, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's population is approximately 20,513, reflecting a 1.4% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 20,236 people. This growth can be inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 20,456 in June 2024 and an additional 229 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density is around 894 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 65.3% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, based on the latest population numbers, the area is anticipated to grow by 691 persons, reflecting a total increase of approximately 3.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby has seen around 78 new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 391 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 54 approvals so far in FY-26. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which is positive for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $449,000, consistent with regional patterns.

This financial year has seen $1.6 million in commercial development approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby shows approximately 58% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 301 people per dwelling approval, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby shows characteristics of a low density area. Future projections show Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby adding approximately 627 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply is expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 50 projects that may affect the region. Notable ones include CREST by Mirvac at Gledswood Hills, Minto Logistics Hub, Minto Industry Park, and Claymore Urban Renewal Project (Hillcroft at Claymore). The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Employment conditions in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 6.0% as of June 2025.

There was an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year. As of June 2025, 10,535 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8% above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Manufacturing had particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Professional & technical services had limited presence, with 4.7% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data analysis. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.9% and labour force by 4.8%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 6.0%. In Greater Sydney, employment rose by 2.6%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment rose to 4.5%. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 showed employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

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

Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby's median income among taxpayers was $50,816 in financial year 2022, with an average income of $56,350. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $56,202 and average income around $62,323, based on a 10.6% increase from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022. Census data from 2021 places incomes in Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby between the 39th and 53rd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The predominant income cohort spans 37.1% of locals (7,610 people) with earnings between $1,500 and $2,999. This aligns with broader regional trends where 30.9% fall into the same category. High housing costs consume 17.8% of income, leaving disposable income at the 51st percentile.

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

As per the latest Census evaluation, dwelling structures in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby consisted of 87.0% houses and 13.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Sydney metro's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area was recorded at 25.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.9% and rented ones at 27.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure stood at $375, similar to Sydney metro's $380 but comparable to the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby were higher than the Australian average of $1,863.

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 constitute the remaining 18.0%, with lone person households at 15.9% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. 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%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (26.3%). Educational participation is high at 31.5%, comprising primary education (11.9%), secondary education (9.1%), and tertiary education (3.8%).

Twelve schools serve 6,349 students in the area, which functions as an education hub with 30.9 school places per 100 residents, higher than the regional average of 17.3. The educational mix includes seven primary, four secondary, and one K-12 school. Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 984) with balanced educational opportunities.

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

Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby region has 135 operational public transport stops. These include train stations and bus stops serviced by 88 unique routes offering a total of 1,371 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 154 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

Each day sees an average of 195 trips across all routes, translating to about 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.

Approximately 48% of the total population (~9,846 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.2% and 7.9% of residents respectively. Around 69.6% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney average of 70.3%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.9% (2,851 people). Health outcomes among this senior population 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 population that is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 29.7% of its residents born overseas and 30.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby, making up 56.9% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, comprising 10.9% of the population compared to 12.5% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (23.1%), English (20.0%), and Other (18.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences in representation: Samoan is overrepresented at 2.7%, Lebanese at 2.7%, and Spanish at 0.8%.

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 14.9%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.7%. From 2021 onwards, the 75-84 age group grew from 2.6% to 3.8% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 age group declined from 12.9% to 11.6%, and the 25-34 group decreased from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 743 people (96%), from 777 to 1,521. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 67% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.