Raworth

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 Nov 2025, Raworth's population is estimated at around 2,042, a decrease of 52 people since the 2021 Census which reported 2,094 residents. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,030 based on ABS ERP data released Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 466 persons per square kilometer. Primary drivers of population growth were interstate migration (47.0%), natural growth, and overseas migration. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for Raworth, 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 are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Raworth is projected to grow by 456 persons, reflecting an increase of 21.0% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Raworth according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Raworth has seen approximately 8 dwellings granted development approval annually, with a total of 41 homes approved between Financial Year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25. In FY-26, 2 dwellings have been approved so far. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.7 new residents per year has been associated with each dwelling constructed.

This indicates a balanced supply and demand market, supporting stable conditions. The average construction cost value for new homes in Raworth is $401,000, aligning with regional trends. In the current financial year, $81,000 worth of commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Raworth has significantly lower building activity, at 67.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally contributes to stronger demand and values for established homes.

Recent construction in Raworth consists of 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% medium and high-density housing. This shift from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (90.0%), indicates a reduction in development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 251 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a low density market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Raworth is projected to gain 429 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with population growth projections, though increased competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. One major project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting this region. Key projects include East Maitland Catalyst Area, Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub, Stony Pinch Urban Development, and Maitland Local Housing Strategy 2041. The following details those most likely to be relevant.

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The employment landscape in Raworth presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.7%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Raworth's unemployment rate was 3.7% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. The town had 1,012 residents in work at this time, with an unemployment rate matching Rest of NSW's 3.7%.

Workforce participation stood at 71.3%, significantly higher than the regional average of 56.4%. Key industries employing Raworth residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, mining employed 3.3 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing accounted for just 1.0% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 5.3%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census working population vs resident population comparison.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, Raworth's labour force decreased by 4.5%, with a 5.2% decline in employment, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1% and labour force growth of 0.3%, with an unemployment rate increase of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 projected a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Raworth's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Raworth shows a median taxpayer income of $66,985 and an average of $82,076 based on latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is significantly higher than the national median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998 in Rest of NSW. As of September 2025, current estimates project a median income of approximately $75,432 and an average income of around $92,426, assuming a Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Raworth are clustered at the 74th percentile nationally. Specifically, 36.4% of Raworth's population (743 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which is consistent with the surrounding region where this cohort also represents 29.9%. Housing expenses consume 14.5% of income in Raworth, while strong earnings place residents at the 79th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it within the 6th decile.

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

Raworth's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.3% houses and 9.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 87.1% houses and 13.0% 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 the area was $2,000, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,862. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $440, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $375. Nationally, Raworth's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 16.2%, with lone person households at 14.4% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.7.

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 stands at 20.1%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (14.7%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are common, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 32.0%. Educational participation is high, with 31.4% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 12.3% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, necessitating families to access them in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Raworth has 21 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 26 different routes that together facilitate 187 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 155 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 26 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Raworth 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

Raworth's health indicators show below-average results, with common health conditions among its general population being somewhat typical but higher than the national average for older cohorts. Approximately 59% of Raworth's total population (1,211 people) has private health cover, compared to 52.8% across Rest of NSW.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in Raworth, affecting 10.3 and 8.8% of residents respectively. However, 66.3% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of NSW. As of 26 September 2021, Raworth has 13.2% of its population aged 65 and over (269 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

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 in Raworth, comprising 58.0% of people, compared to 57.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were English (34.3%), Australian (33.1%), and Irish (7.9%).

Notably, Hungarian was overrepresented at 0.3%, Australian Aboriginal at 3.5%, and Polish at 0.7%.

Raworth's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Raworth is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 17.4% of Raworth's population compared to Rest of NSW, while the 75-84 cohort is less prevalent at 3.6%. This concentration in the 5-14 age group is well above the national average of 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 15.9% to 16.9% of Raworth's population, while the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 9.2% to 8.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Raworth. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 28%, adding 96 people, reaching a total of 442 from the current 345. In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort shows minimal growth of just 10%, with an increase of 19 people.