Raby

Raby has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Raby statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 6,010. This reflects an increase of 67 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,943. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 5,922 in Jun 2024 and validation of three new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,259 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 65.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by 221 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 4.1% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Raby is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Raby shows an average of around 5 new homes approved each year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 27 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, suggesting that new supply is likely keeping up with demand and offering good choice to buyers. The average construction cost value for new properties in Raby is $449,000, which is moderately above regional levels, indicating an emphasis on quality construction.

There have been $217,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney, where Raby has significantly less development activity (86.0% below the regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, Raby also reflects market maturity and possible development constraints. New development in Raby consists of 80.0% detached dwellings and 20.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 1504 people per approval, Raby shows a mature, established area.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates that Raby is expected to grow by 249 residents through to 2041, and development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Raby has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely impacting the area: Emerald Hills Estate, Kirkham Lane Improvements, Claymore Urban Renewal Project (Hillcroft at Claymore), and South West Rail Link Extension Study are key projects, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Raby shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Raby has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.7% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.7%. The area's unemployment rate is 0.6% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, while workforce participation is similar at around 60.0%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Transport, postal & warehousing has notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence, with 5.5% employment compared to 11.5% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.7% while unemployment remained broadly flat in Raby, contrasting with Greater Sydney where employment rose by 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Raby. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific growth rates varying significantly. Applying these projections to Raby's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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 for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Raby is $54,652 and average income is $60,604. This is below Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Raby would be approximately $59,494 and average income would be around $65,974. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Raby cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 38.8% of Raby's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing costs consume 16.0% of income in Raby, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 60th percentile nationally.

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

The latest Census evaluation showed that 92.5% of dwellings in Raby were houses, with the remaining 7.5% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Sydney metro's 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Raby stood at 31.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.1% and rented ones at 20.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,100. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Raby was $410, higher than Sydney metro's $380. Nationally, Raby's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 82.7% of all households, including 41.7% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.3%, with lone person households at 15.5% and group households making up 1.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

Educational outcomes in Raby fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.5%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 11.0% and certificates for 27.8%. Educational participation is high at 29.6%, including 11.1% in primary education, 8.1% 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

Raby has 38 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 35 unique routes, facilitating 932 weekly passenger trips in total. The accessibility of these services is rated excellent, with residents on average being located just 134 meters from the nearest stop.

The frequency of service averages 133 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 24 weekly trips per individual stop.

Raby's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Raby's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts.

Approximately 51% of Raby's total population (~3,060 people) has private health cover, which is relatively low. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.5% and 7.6% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 69.2% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 70.3% across Greater Sydney. Raby has 15.3% of its population aged 65 and over (919 people). Health outcomes among seniors in the area present some challenges that require more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Raby was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Raby's population shows high cultural diversity, with 28.4% born overseas and 28.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Raby, accounting for 59.3%. Islam, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 9.2% of Raby's population versus 12.5%.

For ancestry, Australians comprise 23.7%, English 21.3%, and Other 16.6%, lower than the regional average of 21.6%. Some ethnic groups are notably divergent: Samoan at 1.3% (regional average 2.4%), Lebanese at 2.6% (regional average 1.9%), and Serbian at 0.8% (regional average 0.5%).

Raby's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Raby's median age is 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. This is modestly under the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Raby has a higher concentration of residents aged 55-64 (13.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 2.7% to 3.7%. Conversely, the population aged 55-64 has declined from 14.5% to 13.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Raby's age profile will change significantly. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 103%, adding 229 residents to reach 452. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 65% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the populations aged 15-24 and 25-34 are expected to decline.