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Raymond Terrace has an estimated 15,615 residents, up 7.0% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Raymond Terrace.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Raymond Terrace Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 133 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 15,615 residents, an increase of 1,027 people (7.0%) over the 14,588 people recorded at the 2021 Census. The estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 15,345 as of June 2025, together with 442 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Residents tend to have a fairly standard age profile, with a median age of 38, and the area shows moderate population growth. Market features include an above-average renting population, strong service amenity offerings, a notable administrative employment base, elevated retail trade employment, a pronounced logistics and transport employment presence, and above-average numbers of children per family.
The area typically records a lower level of education and sits in the lower quartile for income.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Raymond Terrace Statistical Area (Lv2) lies 133 kilometres north-northeast of the Sydney CBD. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates its population at approximately 15,615 residents, an increase of 1,027 people (7.0%) over the 14,588 people recorded at the 2021 Census. The estimate draws on the ABS estimated resident population (ERP) of 15,345 as of June 2025, together with 442 validated new addresses added since the Census date. Residents tend to have a fairly standard age profile, with a median age of 38, and the area shows moderate population growth. Market features include an above-average renting population, strong service amenity offerings, a notable administrative employment base, elevated retail trade employment, a pronounced logistics and transport employment presence, and above-average numbers of children per family.
The area typically records a lower level of education and sits in the lower quartile for income.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 13,601 in 2001 and 15,345 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 15,615 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 14.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 30.4%.
Raymond Terrace ranks in the 78th percentile nationally for amenities and the 72nd for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Raymond Terrace is $561 a week, up 8.8% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 3% below Regional NSW. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.9%.
3% below Regional NSW on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $354 in 2017, $582 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $276 in 2017, $478 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/65 Wahroonga Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 | $550,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 10 Beaton Avenue, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 | $900,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 18 Chifley Drive, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 | $890,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 8/179 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 | $495,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 22 Tathra Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 | $820,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 57 Wahroonga Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 | $730,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 22 Octagonal Drive, Heatherbrae NSW 2324 | $549,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 35 Manning Avenue, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 | $520,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 34 Alton Close, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 | $750,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 5 Wood Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 | $695,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 46 residential sales recorded since 17 Jul 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 46, houses and units together, was $765,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $561 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +8.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $780k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $580k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $765,000 | Median of the 46 most recent residential sales, settled 17 Jul 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $582 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +5.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $478 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +8.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 4.0% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 4.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Port Stephens | $629 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Port Stephens, over 12 months | +7.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Regional NSW | $580 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Regional NSW, over 12 months | +6.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 522 tracked applications: 178 approved, 57 under assessment, 287 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 9 projects in Raymond Terrace (3 under construction) and 71 more in the surrounding area.
A 500 MW / 2,000 MWh grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) developed by AGL Energy at Tomago Industrial Estate in NSW's Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone. The four-hour duration battery uses Fluence Gridstack Pro technology with grid-forming capability, storing energy during low-demand periods and discharging during peak demand.
Development of a masterplan for a multipurpose indoor sports facility to serve the growing regional communities of Raymond Terrace, Karuah, and Medowie. The facility is planned as part of broader sporting infrastructure upgrades within existing sports complex masterplans, potentially including King Park and Lakeside Sports Complex sites.
A $39 million redevelopment featuring a six-storey 50-room hotel with five serviced apartments, including ground-floor restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym, and function spaces. The project also includes upgraded bowling facilities and a state-of-the-art clubhouse designed by EJE Architecture.
A 765-hectare masterplanned urban release area designed to deliver approximately 3,500 new dwellings, including a 10% affordable housing component. The development features a new commercial town centre, a public primary school site, and a 250-hectare koala habitat conservation area.
A state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing aluminium extrusion facility. The project is a turnkey development by ATB Morton for Star Property Investments.
Tall Trees Estate is a boutique residential subdivision in central Medowie, immediately north of the town centre and within walking distance of shopping, schools and community services.
Australia's first purpose-built Lithium-ion Battery manufacturing facility. The project includes dedicated autonomous fabrication facilities, cell assembly capabilities, warehousing, and a technical research and development centre.
Hunter Water is upgrading the Medowie 10 wastewater pump station off Ferodale Road to increase capacity and support future population growth across the Medowie development precinct. The scope includes civil earthworks, installation of higher-capacity submersible pumps, electrical system upgrades, and emergency backup power generators.
Full reconstruction and widening of a deteriorated section of Woodberry Road, including pavement renewal and safety improvements to the collector road linking local communities to nearby state roads.
Major upgrade of the Raymond Terrace Wastewater Treatment Works to improve treated effluent quality, increase treatment capacity for regional growth, modernise plant processes, enhance odour control, improve sludge handling and asset condition, and maintain long-term environmental compliance for the Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Heatherbrae catchment.
NSW and Australian Government investment of $275 million to improve safety and travel times on Nelson Bay Road, including a fully off-line duplication route from Cabbage Tree Road at Williamtown to the completed Section 1 duplication at Bobs Farm.
A new public high school for 640 students, expandable to 1,000, catering to the growing Port Stephens community. The campus features three-storey modern buildings, specialist science labs, workshops for wood and metalwork, creative arts studios, a library, and a multipurpose hall.
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Estimated completion year of the 41 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 12, 2027 9, 2028 9, 2029 0, 2030 6, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 2. 16 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 522 substantial development applications lodged in and around Raymond Terrace over the past 5 years, 214 in the last 12 months; 57 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 17, 2022 85, 2023 74, 2024 88, 2025 56, 2026 (to Oct) 202.
Key application 7 Walker Crescent, Raymond Terrace Aged Care | $30m | 98 dwellings Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 522 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 214 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.7 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 59th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 70 | ABS building approvals | 70th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 178 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 57 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Raymond Terrace SA2 include: Raymond Terrace Indoor Sports Facility (Planning); Raymond Terrace Public Domain Plan (Construction); Tomago Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) (Construction); Raymond Terrace Bowling Club Hotel Development (Proposed); and Kings Hill Urban Release Area (Under Assessment). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Raymond Terrace SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Transport & Logistics, and Residential Development, among others.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Raymond Terrace among the top 28% of areas assessed nationwide.
Dwelling approval activity in the Raymond Terrace SA2 area has seen 153 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Raymond Terrace SA2's current population of 15,615 has been supported by 70 approvals on average over recent years.
The Raymond Terrace SA2 has seen 4.7 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 5.7 approvals in Regional NSW. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 204 people in the Raymond Terrace SA2, compared to one for every 183 in Regional NSW.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Raymond Terrace SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 70, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the Raymond Terrace SA2 has grown by approximately 782 people, while 352 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.2 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Raymond Terrace has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,615 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +7.0% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 143 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 31st percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 14,588 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,027 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 109.49 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Raymond Terrace SA2 was estimated to be approximately 15,615 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 15,345 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The raymond terrace sa2 has added approximately 1,027 people and shown a 7.04% increase from the 14,588 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is estimated at 143 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Raymond Terrace SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.8% per annum.
Population growth in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is driven by: Natural increase (55.6%), Overseas migration (33.3%), Interstate migration (11.2%). The primary driver is Natural increase, contributing 55.6% of overall population gains.
Raymond Terrace's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 40th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 18.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 27.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 10.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 6.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Raymond Terrace SA2 at 38 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, Raymond Terrace is 5 years younger than the Regional NSW 2021 Census average (43 years) and equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Raymond Terrace SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 14.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Raymond Terrace SA2 compared to the Regional NSW region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 10.3% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is broadly in line with Regional NSW.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 18.3% of the population in the Raymond Terrace SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.4% of the population in the Raymond Terrace SA2 as at August 2026.
Income figures position the area below 81% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $52,805 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 24th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $64,315 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,272 | 2021 Census, weekly | 18th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $650 | 2021 Census, weekly | 19th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 10.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,521 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 30.2% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is approximately $56,174. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $52,805.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is approximately $68,418. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $64,315.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is approximately $56,174 compared to $59,289 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $52,805 and $55,733 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is approximately $68,418 compared to $73,521 in Regional NSW. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $64,315 and $69,112 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Raymond Terrace SA2's households (~30.4% / 1,682 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 30.4% of households. In comparison, Regional NSW's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 29.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is $1,272/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is $1,521/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is $650/wk.
The Raymond Terrace SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $52,805 and an average of $64,315 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is lower than average on a national basis, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $55,733 and average income of $69,112. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $56,174 (median) and $68,418 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is $4,483 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The raymond terrace sa2's disposable income is $4,483 compared to $5,252 for Regional NSW, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment drivers in Raymond Terrace are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 16% of areas assessed across Australia.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 8.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 55.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,322 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 18,335 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 6,904 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Raymond Terrace SA2 has approximately 6,322 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 8.4%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. The area faces employment challenges compared to other regions nationally.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Raymond Terrace SA2 stands at 8.4%, which is 4.3 percentage points above Regional NSW's rate of 4.1%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.4% of employment), retail trade (11.5%), and construction (10.7%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and manufacturing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Raymond Terrace SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment decreased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is 55.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Regional NSW average of 60.6%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Regional NSW.
The raymond terrace sa2 shows notable specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 7.1% of the local workforce compared to 3.9% across Regional NSW. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector.
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The raymond terrace sa2's employment market shows weaker performance compared to most areas nationally. This suggests the need for targeted economic development initiatives. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 4.8% decline, ranking 33rd out of 37 regions nationally.
Raymond Terrace faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 9.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 33.4% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 48.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.9% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
9.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Raymond Terrace SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in Regional NSW.
48.0% of people aged 15 and over in the Raymond Terrace SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 39.1% in Regional NSW.
The raymond terrace sa2 ranks in the 9th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Raymond Terrace SA2 are: Certificate (33.4%), Advanced Diploma (9.0%), Bachelor Degree (7.0%).
29.4% of the population in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.2% in primary school, 8.9% in secondary school, 3.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is 915, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 7 schools within the Raymond Terrace SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,887 students.
The raymond terrace sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools.
Raymond Terrace features high concentrations of single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.5 people | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 29.3% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 24.7% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.3% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 18.2% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.3% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,539 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,929 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 67.4% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.9 per family | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Raymond Terrace SA2 had 5,539 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 7.0% to an estimated 5,929 households today.
The average household size in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is 2.5 people. This compares to 2.4 in Regional NSW and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 67.4% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (29.3%), group households (3.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,733 family households, couples with children account for 24.7% of all households, couples without children at home 23.3%, and single parent families 18.2%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Regional NSW, the Raymond Terrace SA2 shows distinct household patterns. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Raymond Terrace SA2 have an average of 1.9 children, slightly above the Regional NSW average of 1.8. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 36.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 40.4% have never married. This compares to 45.6% married and 34.3% never married across Regional NSW.
Single-person households represent 29.3% of all households in the Raymond Terrace SA2, similar to the average for Regional NSW of 27.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.3% of households, in line with the Regional NSW average of 3.3%.
Raymond Terrace is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 8.6% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 4.1% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 95.9% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 91.1% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 91.4% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
Raymond Terrace was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 91.1% of its population being citizens, 91.4% born in Australia, and 95.9% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Raymond Terrace was found to be Christianity, which makes up 53.6% of people in Raymond Terrace. This compares to 55.9% across Regional NSW.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Raymond Terrace are Australian, comprising 31.9% of the population, English, comprising 31.1% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.6% of Raymond Terrace (vs 0.5% across Regional NSW), Samoan at 0.2% (vs 0.1%) and Maori at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
8.6% of the Raymond Terrace SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 13.0% across Regional NSW.
4.1% of the population in the Raymond Terrace SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 7.1% in Regional NSW.
8.1% of the Raymond Terrace SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 4.6% in Regional NSW.
91.1% of the Raymond Terrace SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 89.2% in Regional NSW.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Raymond Terrace is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 40.0% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 28.7% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 80.8% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,517 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 30th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 31.3% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 14.6% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $320 | 2021 Census, weekly | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 25.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 78th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Raymond Terrace SA2, 28.7% of homes are owned outright, 31.3% are owned with a mortgage, and 40.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 80.8% of dwellings in the Raymond Terrace SA2 are houses.
In the Raymond Terrace SA2, 0.9% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 14.6% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Raymond Terrace SA2 stands at 28.7%, compared to 39.6% in Regional NSW.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is $1,517, compared to $1,733 in Regional NSW.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is $1,029, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Raymond Terrace SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 27.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 25.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Raymond Terrace SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Raymond Terrace SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 27.5% of income on repayments (vs 27.9% in Regional NSW), while renters spend 25.2% of income on rent (vs 23.0% in Regional NSW).
The dwelling mix in the Raymond Terrace SA2 consists of 80.8% detached houses, 14.6% semi-detached dwellings, 0.9% apartments, and 3.7% other dwelling types.
Housing in Raymond Terrace consumes approximately 18.7% of median household income ($5,508 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Raymond Terrace show attached dwellings contributing 42% of approvals compared to 19% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 58% of applications versus 81% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Density increases remain below national trends.
Health performance in Raymond Terrace is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 49.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 26th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 58.0% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 8.4% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 64.5% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
Around 49.6% of people in the Raymond Terrace SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 52.2% in Regional NSW.
In the Raymond Terrace SA2, 8.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 6.8% of people in Regional NSW require similar assistance.
9.8% of people in the Raymond Terrace SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.4% of the population across Regional NSW is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.7% of the Raymond Terrace SA2 population, while in Regional NSW, 4.7% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.4% of people in the Raymond Terrace SA2 have heart disease. Across Regional NSW,4.4% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Raymond Terrace SA2, 49.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Regional NSW sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 52.2%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 59 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 59th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 184 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 90th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,095 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 52nd percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 84 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 103 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 14.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 184 public transport stops within the Raymond Terrace SA2.
The Raymond Terrace SA2 has 2,095 weekly trips across 103 routes, averaging 299 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 146 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 689 m away and the nearest school 849 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 184 stops nearby, 2,095 weekly trips, access rating 59 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 78 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 78th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 689 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 849 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 2.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 15.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 7 long day care centres with 537 places in Raymond Terrace, about 1.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places Raymond Terrace among the top 28% of areas assessed nationwide.
Raymond Terrace ranks in the 48th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Raymond Terrace's affordable property market has recorded 373 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 82% residential, 9% commercial and 9% vacant land transactions.
Raymond Terrace has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends.
Raymond Terrace's population is slightly younger than the national pattern.
Income figures position the area below 81% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
Employment drivers in Raymond Terrace are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 16% of areas assessed across Australia.
Raymond Terrace faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Raymond Terrace features high concentrations of single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Regional NSW.
Raymond Terrace is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics.
Raymond Terrace is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Regional NSW.
Health performance in Raymond Terrace is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Raymond Terrace has an estimated 15,615 residents, up 7.0% since the 2021 Census, with 9 projects tracked in Raymond Terrace.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Raymond Terrace.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (106031122). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Raymond Terrace from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Raymond Terrace with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
