Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby

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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's population is approximately 20,819 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 583 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,236. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 20,471 in June 2025 and an additional 157 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of 907 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 61.8% 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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. According to population projections, the area is expected to grow by 551 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 1.0% over the 16-year period.

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 ending June 2021, totalling 391 homes. As of April 2026182 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been relatively adequate, which is positive for buyers. The average construction value of new properties is $334,000.

This financial year has seen $1.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Raby records about 59% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 61st percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 75% detached dwellings and 25% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 301 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population forecasts suggest Raby will gain around 200 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 44thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects potentially influencing the region. Notable initiatives include CREST by Mirvac at Gledswood Hills, Emerald Hills Estate, Minto Logistics Hub, and Raby Road Upgrade. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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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 5.8% as of December 2024, with an estimated employment growth of 7.1% over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,801 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.9%.

Workforce participation is 71.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A high proportion of residents work from home, at 28.7%. Key industries of employment include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.7% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 7.1%, while unemployment remained essentially unchanged. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation 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, released for financial year 2023, indicates that Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $54,712 and an average of $60,260. This is lower than the national average. In Greater Sydney, the median income was $60,817 with an average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $60,358 (median) and $66,479 (average). Census 2021 income data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby rank modestly, between the 39th and 52nd percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 37.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, similar to regional levels where 30.9% fall into 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 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), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby was at 25.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.9% and rented ones at 27.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, below Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure was $375, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby's mortgage repayments were higher than 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 account for 82.0% of all households, including 40.8% that are couples with children, 21.9% that are couples without children, and 18.0% that are 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 2.7.

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%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 26.3%. Educational participation is 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 has 163 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 89 individual routes, providing a total of 1,556 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 153 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 90%, while train accounts for 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

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

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

Raby, Eagle Vale, and Claymore face notable health issues, according to 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. Only 49% of the total population (~10,180 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.2%) and arthritis (7.9%), with 69.6% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 14.6% of residents aged 65 and over (3,039 people), with senior health outcomes presenting some challenges but ranking 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 population that was more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 29.7% 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 differences included Samoan (2.7% vs regional 0.5%), Lebanese (2.7% vs 2.6%), and Spanish (0.8% vs 0.6%) groups.

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 and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 14.7%, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 2.6% to 4.0% of the population, and the 65-74 cohort increased from 8.2% to 9.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort declined from 12.9% to 11.1%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 13.8% to 12.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Claymore - Eagle Vale - Raby. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 624 people (76%), from 822 to 1,447. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 65-74 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.