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Raymond Terrace NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Raymond Terrace, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Raymond Terrace NSW is 13,453 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Raymond Terrace is $655 per week ($34,060 per year). Median rent in Raymond Terrace is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Raymond Terrace has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Raymond Terrace has a population density of 332.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Raymond Terrace is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Raymond Terrace is $1,517.

There were 501 recorded offences in Raymond Terrace in 2025-26, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (179 offences).

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Raymond Terrace Population

residents (Census 2021)

Raymond Terrace Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$655/wk

$34,060 per year

#6252 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Raymond Terrace Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (6,586) Female 51.0% (6,864)

Population Density

332.2

people per km²

13,453 people · 40.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,535

Family income/wk

Raymond Terrace Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Raymond Terrace Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.0% 1,322 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.0% 1,619 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Raymond Terrace Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

England

2.1%

India

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

Canada

0.2%

Greece

0.1%

Fiji

0.1%

China

0.1%

Bangladesh

0.1%

Bosnia & Herzegovina

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Raymond Terrace Religion

No Religion

43.8%

Anglican

19.7%

Catholic

19.5%

Not stated

7.2%

Uniting Church

3.9%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Baptist

2.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Raymond Terrace Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

39.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Raymond Terrace Languages Spoken at Home

Other

38.9%

IAL Punjabi

14.4%

SAL Tot

13.2%

SAL Tagalog

7.8%

Vietnamese

7.8%

Australian Indigenous

7.2%

Mandarin

5.4%

Polish

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Raymond Terrace Employment

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Employed full-time

33.1% 3,163 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.4% 1,853 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.5% 432 people

🏠

Not in labour force

43.0% 4,116 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Raymond Terrace Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Bachelor Degree

13.9%

Certificate I/II

4.6%

Postgraduate Degree

3.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Raymond Terrace Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.7%

Community & Personal Service

18.1%

Professionals

16.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Managers

9.8%

Labourers

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.1%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Raymond Terrace Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Engineering

21.7%

Society & Culture

14.2%

Health

12.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

Education

7.5%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Information Technology

2.3%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Raymond Terrace Dwelling Types

Separate house

84.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Raymond Terrace Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Raymond Terrace Marital Status

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Married

36.5% 3,904

↔️

Separated

4.8% 511

📋

Divorced

11.9% 1,275

🕊️

Widowed

6.0% 638

👤

Never married

40.8% 4,355

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Raymond Terrace Ancestry

Australian

33.2%

English

32.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.6%

Irish

7.7%

Scottish

7.3%

Other

3.8%

German

3.1%

Italian

1.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Filipino

0.7%

Chinese

0.7%

Welsh

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Raymond Terrace School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.9%

Secondary — Government

27.9%

Vocational Education

11.1%

Pre-school

10.8%

Primary — Catholic

8.6%

Secondary — Catholic

4.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Raymond Terrace Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.0% 2,284

✅

No need for assistance

91.0% 23,011

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Raymond Terrace Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.0% 1,106

—

Not a volunteer

89.0% 8,938

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Raymond Terrace Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.4%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

2.2%

$600-$799/mo

4.7%

$800-$999/mo

6.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Raymond Terrace How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.9%

Did not go to work

17.7%

Car (passenger)

5.1%

Walked only

1.4%

Truck

0.9%

Bus

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Bicycle

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Raymond Terrace Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.7%

1 vehicle

39.5%

2 vehicles

35.4%

3 vehicles

12.3%

4+ vehicles

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Raymond Terrace Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

15.6%

3 bedrooms

46.9%

4 bedrooms

30.6%

5 bedrooms

3.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Raymond Terrace Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

41.4%

moved in the last 5 years

7.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Raymond Terrace Indigenous Population

12.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

3,173

Indigenous residents

22,347

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Raymond Terrace Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

2,117

Asthma

626

Arthritis

544

Diabetes

439

Lung condition

397

Heart disease

370

Cancer

206

Kidney disease

192

Stroke

168

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Raymond Terrace Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Raymond Terrace Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.3%

Couple — no children

24.1%

One parent — children under 15

16.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

One parent — no children under 15

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Raymond Terrace Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.9% 90

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 30

🏅

Previously served

4.9% 492

👤

Never served

93.9% 9,456

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Raymond Terrace Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 1,493

—

Did not provide

85.0% 8,493

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Raymond Terrace Children Ever Born

No children

28.0%

1 child

12.1%

2 children

28.5%

3 children

19.7%

4 children

8.1%

5+ children

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Raymond Terrace When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

137

1971–1980

149

1981–1990

157

1991–2000

2001–2010

151

2011–2015

101

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Raymond Terrace Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

12.3%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

31.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Raymond Terrace Household Size

1 person

28.3%

2 persons

32.6%

3 persons

15.7%

4 persons

13.6%

5 persons

6.2%

6+ persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Raymond Terrace Where Residents Moved From

Same address

10,685

Moved from NSW

1,026

Moved — same area (SA2)

559

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NT

Moved from SA

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from ACT

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Raymond Terrace Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.4%

Step family — no other children

16.2%

Blended family — no other children

8.4%

Other couple — children only

1.5%

Intact family — other children present

0.9%

Blended family — other children present

0.3%

Step family — other children present

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Raymond Terrace Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 501 total

Other Against Property

179

Theft

105

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Traffic

Robbery

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Raymond Terrace Schools

schools nearby

government

913

avg ICSEA score

2,066

total students

St Brigid's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 377 students

1012

ICSEA

Irrawang High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 810 students

916

ICSEA

Grahamstown Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 253 students

912

ICSEA

Raymond Terrace Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 322 students

864

ICSEA

Irrawang Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 304 students

863

ICSEA

Alesco Secondary College - Raymond Terrace Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Raymond Terrace Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,297/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Raymond Terrace

Your weekly income

≈ $5,620/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $972/wk

Rent share 25.1%

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Raymond Terrace vs State & National Average

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Pop: 6,736 Income: $665/wk Rent: $360/wk

Bomaderry

Pop: 6,738 Income: $612/wk Rent: $310/wk

Yass

Pop: 6,763 Income: $867/wk Rent: $340/wk

Bulli

Pop: 6,798 Income: $952/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 6,810 Income: $698/wk Rent: $425/wk

Oak Flats

Pop: 6,840 Income: $698/wk Rent: $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raymond Terrace

What is the population of Raymond Terrace NSW?

The population of Raymond Terrace NSW is 13,453 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 332.2 people per km².Raymond Terrace is ranked #348 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Raymond Terrace?

The median personal income in Raymond Terrace NSW is $655 per week, or $34,060 per year.The median household income is $1,297 per week.Family income is $1,535 per week.Raymond Terrace is ranked #6,252 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Raymond Terrace?

Median rent in Raymond Terrace NSW is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Raymond Terrace ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Raymond Terrace?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Raymond Terrace NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Raymond Terrace?

The median age in Raymond Terrace NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Raymond Terrace a good suburb to live in?

Raymond Terrace is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 13,453.The median income is $655/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13340. All dollar figures in AUD.