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Population
Raworth lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Raworth is around 2,025 people. This figure reflects a decrease of 69 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,094 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,025 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 462 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Raworth demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%, outpacing the SA4 region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Raworth is expected to grow by 402 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 19.9% in total over the 16-year period.
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Development
Recent residential development output has been above average within Raworth when compared nationally
Raworth has seen approximately 10 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 50 homes were approved between the financial years FY21 to FY25, with an additional 3 approved in FY26 so far. This results in about 3.3 new residents per year for each home built over these five years.
Supply is lagging demand significantly, leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost of new homes is $401,000, slightly above the regional average. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $118,000, reflecting Raworth's residential focus. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Raworth has notably lower building activity, at 59.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply supports stronger demand and values for established homes.
However, building activity has increased in recent years. Recent construction comprises 73.0% detached dwellings and 27.0% attached dwellings, preserving Raworth's low density nature while indicating a shift towards more diverse housing options. Raworth reflects a low-density area with around 135 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 402 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-suited to meet future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.
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Infrastructure
Raworth has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. One major project identified by AreaSearch may affect this region: Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project, East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan, Stony Pinch Urban Development, and Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041 are key initiatives, with the following projects likely having the most relevance.
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Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is a critical network infrastructure project upgrading approximately 85km of existing 132kV sub-transmission lines between Kurri Kurri and Muswellbrook, and constructing two new substations at Sandy Creek (Muswellbrook) and Antiene (Singleton). The project delivers an additional 1GW of network transfer capacity, enabling connection of approximately 1.8GW of new renewable generation and storage. Ausgrid, as appointed network operator, is responsible for design, financing, construction and operation. The Project Deed with EnergyCo was signed in December 2025 following Australian Energy Regulator determination, and construction officially commenced on 27 February 2026. The REZ is the first in Australia to upgrade existing distribution poles and wires rather than build new transmission infrastructure. It will create 590 jobs during construction and 220 ongoing local positions, with full capacity expected by 2028.
Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041
The Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041 is a comprehensive framework adopted by Council in June 2023 and endorsed by the NSW Government in September 2024. It manages residential growth to accommodate a projected population increase of 54,800 residents by 2041, requiring approximately 25,200 additional dwellings. The strategy prioritises housing diversity, infill development, and the 15-minute neighbourhood concept, seeking to shift from a 90:10 greenfield-to-infill ratio toward the Hunter Regional Plan target of 20:80 by 2041. Implementation milestones include the Residential Density Guide placed on public exhibition in March 2025, and the East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan endorsed for public exhibition in October 2025, estimating 4,000 new homes for that precinct alone.
Maitland Mental Health Rehabilitation Project
A purpose-built 64-bed mental health facility on the Maitland Hospital campus. It features a transitional model of care with three inpatient units: low-secure and medium-secure forensic units, and a rehabilitation and recovery unit. Designed by Bates Smart, the facility includes single bedrooms with ensuites, shared therapy spaces, and nature-integrated outdoor areas. The project serves to relocate and expand forensic services from the Morisset Hospital campus to a contemporary setting. Construction officially commenced with a sod-turning ceremony on March 12, 2026, led by Richard Crookes Constructions.
Hunter Transmission Project
A critical 110 km overhead 500 kV transmission line project connecting Bayswater Power Station to a new switching station in Olney State Forest near Eraring. As of May 2026, the project is under assessment following the February 2026 lodgement of the Submissions and Amendment Reports. It serves as the northern section of the Sydney Ring, designed to transfer renewable energy from the Central-West Orana and New England REZs. Infrastructure includes new switching stations at Bayswater South and Olney, plus upgrades to existing substations. Environmental surveys are ongoing through May 2026, with a final government determination expected later this year.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
Comprehensive NSW state planning reforms designed to increase housing density in well-located areas. The policy mandates mid-rise apartment buildings (3-6 storeys) and low-rise multi-dwelling housing (terraces, townhouses, and dual occupancies) within 800m of 171 high-frequency transport hubs and town centres. As of May 2026, the policy is fully operational following the phased rollout of dual occupancy provisions in July 2024 and mid-rise apartment provisions in early 2025. Recent updates include refined floor space ratios (FSR) and non-refusal standards to streamline local council assessments.
East Maitland Catalyst Area Structure Plan
The East Maitland Catalyst Area (EMCA) Structure Plan is a 20-year strategic land use framework guiding population growth and infill development across East Maitland. The precinct extends from Victoria Street Station in the north, south to Metford Station, and south-west to Ashtonfield and Green Hills, anchored by the new Maitland Hospital, Maitland Private Hospital and Stockland Green Hills regional shopping centre. The draft plan proposes rezoning land from R1 General Residential to a mix of low, medium and high-density zones to accommodate around 4,000 new dwellings and 6,000 additional residents by 2045. It also outlines shop-top housing and secondary dwellings, upgrades to Metford Road, a new northern access at Metford Station, and a new or significantly upgraded primary school. A supporting infrastructure needs analysis identifies utilities and social infrastructure required to support growth. The draft was placed on public exhibition from 27 October to 24 November 2025 following endorsement at the 21 October 2025 council meeting; council is reviewing community feedback to inform the final plan. The work is funded through a grant from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure under the Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Stony Pinch Urban Development
A long-term conceptual urban transformation initiative covering the post-mining repurposing of the Bloomfield Colliery and adjoining landholdings southeast of Maitland in the Lower Hunter. The Stony Pinch Group is a consortium formed under a legal agreement between major landowners in the area - The Bloomfield Group, Ashtonfields and Yancoal (which acquired the adjoining Donaldson site) - to coordinate future land use and development outcomes across their combined holdings. Earlier conceptual structure planning referenced in Bloomfield's Modification 4 environmental assessment envisaged a substantial mixed-use precinct extending from John Renshaw Drive towards East Maitland, including residential, town centre, employment lands, and recreation, with significant bushland retention. The site sits within the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 'Four Mile Creek Precinct', which is identified for employment uses leveraging access to the M1 Pacific Motorway and rail, the repurposing of existing infrastructure to support transition to new uses, and the conservation of high environmental value lands. Bloomfield Colliery currently operates under Project Approval 07_0087 with mining permitted until 31 December 2030. A Modification 5 (Bloomfield Colliery Continuation Project) is under assessment by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and the Commonwealth under the EPBC Act, seeking to extend mining to 31 December 2035, reduce the production rate to 0.9 Mtpa, and amend the approved final landform. The Environmental Impact Statement was on public exhibition from 22 April to 20 May 2025, and a Response to Submissions report was lodged in September 2025. The currently approved final land use is grazing pasture; any future urban development would require separate planning approvals through Maitland and Cessnock Councils and the NSW Government.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet (D sets) replacing the ageing V-set and Oscar fleets across the NSW intercity network. Delivered by the RailConnect NSW consortium (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia), the trains feature wider 2x2 seating with arm rests, tray tables and cup holders, charging ports, dedicated luggage, pram and bicycle spaces, accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, CCTV, digital information screens and Automatic Selective Door Operation. The fleet operates in 4, 6, 8 or 10-car formations. Passenger services commenced on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, on the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025, and on the South Coast Line on 14 April 2026. The South Coast Line rollout begins with seven 4 and 6-car sets, scaling to 16 trains by 2027 with 8-car sets later in 2026 and 10-car configurations in 2027. The project includes the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility (operated by UGL on a 15-year contract) and extensive corridor upgrades including platform extensions, signalling modifications, balise installation and overhead wiring works.
Employment
The employment environment in Raworth shows above-average strength when compared nationally
Raworth has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 1,007 residents in work and the unemployment rate is 0.3% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.
Workforce participation stands at 68.1%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses indicate that 25.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Raworth has a notable concentration in mining, with employment levels at 3.3 times the regional average.
However, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 1.0% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Raworth's labour force decreased by 1.3%, with employment decreasing by 1.1%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Raworth's employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.
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Income
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch
Raworth suburb has a median taxpayer income of $66,985 and an average income of $82,076, based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. These figures are significantly higher than those in Regional NSW, which had a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215 during the same period. By March 2026, estimates suggest that Raworth's median income will be approximately $73,898 and its average income will reach around $90,546, assuming a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.32%. Census data indicates that incomes in Raworth cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. Specifically, 36.4% of Raworth's population (737 individuals) fall within the income range of $1,500 to $2,999. This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort also represents 29.9%. Housing expenses account for 14.5% of income in Raworth. Residents' strong earnings place them within the 79th percentile for disposable income. Additionally, the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
Raworth is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
Raworth's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Raworth was at 29.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.9% and rented ones at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Raworth was $2,000, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Raworth was recorded at $440, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Raworth's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Raworth features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 83.8% of all households, including 44.1% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.2%, with lone person households at 14.4% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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Local Schools & Education
Raworth demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 20.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (32.0%).
Educational participation is high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (12.3%), secondary education (9.1%), and tertiary education (3.5%).
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Raworth has 21 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 25 different routes, offering a total of 164 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated highly, with residents typically living 155 meters from the nearest stop. As a mainly residential area, most commuters travel outwards, predominantly using cars (97%). On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 25.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
The service frequency averages 23 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 7 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Raworth is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
Raworth faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (1,201 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Mental health issues impact 10.3% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.8%. Sixty-six point three percent declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 13.1% of residents aged 65 and over (265 people), lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Raworth is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Raworth had a cultural diversity below average, with 91.8% of its population born in Australia, 95.4% being citizens, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 58.0% of Raworth's population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (34.3%), Australian (33.1%), and Irish (7.9%).
Notably, Hungarian (0.3%) was overrepresented in Raworth versus the regional average (0.2%), while Australian Aboriginal (3.5%) and Polish (0.7%) showed lower representation compared to Regional NSW's 4.6% and 0.5%, respectively.
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Age
Raworth's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
The median age in Raworth is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 17.5% of Raworth's population, compared to Regional NSW, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 7.6%. This concentration of children aged 5-14 is higher than the national average of 12.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 15.9% to 17.1% of Raworth's population. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort has decreased from 9.2% to 7.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Raworth. Notably, the 35-44 age group is projected to grow by 26%, adding 88 people and reaching a total of 435 from its current figure of 346.