Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby
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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 20,513 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 277 people (1.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,236 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,456 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 229 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 894 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 population numbers, reflecting an increase of 3.1% in total over the 17 years.

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 approximately 89 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 449 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-20 to FY-25, with 54 approvals so far in FY-26. Despite population fall over this period, development activity has been adequate relative to demand. Housing supply has remained balanced with market, with new homes averaging $449,000, consistent with regional patterns.

Commercial development approvals totalled $1.6 million in FY-26, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Sydney, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby shows approximately half the construction activity per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile of areas assessed nationally. Recent construction comprises 75.0% detached houses and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character. Population forecasts indicate Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby will gain 627 residents by 2041.

With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population 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 could affect this region. Notable ones include CREST by Mirvac in Gledswood Hills, Minto Logistics Hub, Minto Industry Park, and Claymore Urban Renewal Project (Hillcroft at Claymore). 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 was 6.0% as of June 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9%.

As of June 2025, the resident labour force participation rate is similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%, while the unemployment rate is higher at 5.8%. Leading industries for residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Manufacturing employment is particularly notable, being 1.7 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.7% of the workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 11.5%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.9%, while labour force grew by 4.8%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 5.8%. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and unemployment rise to 4.5%. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41% with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but industry-specific projections for Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby suggest local growth may be 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 taxpayer income in financial year 2022 was $50,816, with an average of $56,350 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 in the same year. Based on a 10.6% increase as per the Wage Price Index from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,202 (median) and $62,323 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby rank modestly, between the 39th and 53rd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 37.1% of residents (7,610 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which is similar to regional levels where 30.9% occupy this range. Residents spend 17.8% of their income on housing costs, but despite this, disposable income ranks 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, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.0% houses and 13.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby stood at 25.5%, with mortgaged properties at 46.9% and rented ones at 27.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in the area was $375, similar to Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's mortgage repayments were higher than Australia's 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 account for 82.0% of all households, consisting of 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% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is 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%, substantially lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are 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%, with 11.9% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

Twelve schools serve 6,349 students, with Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby having balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 984). The area functions as an education hub with 30.9 school places per 100 residents, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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 active public transport stops. These are served by a mix of buses operating along 88 routes. The total weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes is 1,371.

Residents' average distance to the nearest transport stop is 154 meters. Daily service frequency across all routes averages 195 trips, which equates 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 in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby suggest 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) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 8.2 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A majority, 69.6%, declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. As of a certain date, 13.9% of residents were aged 65 and over (2,851 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring 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 be culturally diverse, 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, accounting for 56.9% of people. However, Islam is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 10.9% versus 12.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (23.1%), English (20.0%), and Other (18.0%). There are notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan at 2.7% compared to 2.4% regionally, Lebanese at 2.7% versus 1.9%, and Spanish at 0.8% against 0.7%.

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's percentage. The 25-34 cohort makes up 12.7%. From 2021 onwards, the 75-84 age group has increased from 2.6% to 3.8% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 12.9% to 11.6%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 13.8% to 12.7%. By 2041, projections indicate significant demographic changes in Claymore-Eagle Vale-Raby. The 75-84 age cohort is expected to rise substantially by 743 people (96%), from 777 to 1,521. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are projected to 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 see reduced numbers.