Raywood, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Raywood VIC is 329 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Raywood is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Raywood is $220 per week ($953 per month). Raywood has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Raywood has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Raywood is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Raywood is $1,083.

There were 66 recorded offences in Raywood in 2025-25, a rate of 201 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (26 offences).

Population
329
Census 2021
Median income
$562/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Raywood vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Raywood is $562 a week, 27% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,174th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $96 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 18.3% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRaywoodTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$562/wk$767/wk −27%$766/wk
Household income$1,205/wk$1,687/wk −29%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$316/wk −30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,723/mo −37%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.3%19.1% −0.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Raywood, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Raywood Population

329 residents at the 2021 Census.

Raywood Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$562/wk
$29,224 per year
Ranked 7,578 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Raywood Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,205/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 18.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Raywood against your income

About $5,222 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $985/wk
Rent share 18.3%

Raywood Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
945
avg ICSEA score
17
total students
Raywood Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 17 students
945
ICSEA

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

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Raywood Map

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Raywood, Victoria: 36.5166°S, 144.1935°E

Raywood Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Raywood

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (161) Female 51.4% (170)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
329 people · 174.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,452
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.4%
Germany
0.9%
Netherlands
0.9%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%
Brazil
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
French
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
52.3%
Australian
34.0%
Irish
15.2%
Scottish
7.0%
Australian Aboriginal
6.7%
German
5.8%
Italian
4.3%
Dutch
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.9%
Anglican
15.2%
Catholic
11.9%
Not stated
9.7%
Uniting Church
4.6%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Salvation Army
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.0% 134
Separated
2.9% 8
Divorced
8.2% 23
Widowed
7.2% 20
Never married
33.7% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.1%
Couple: no children
33.7%
Couple: no children under 15
22.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%
One parent: children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
43.9%
3 persons
14.0%
4 persons
13.2%
5 persons
4.4%
6+ persons
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Raywood

Housing Tenure

Of the 113 occupied private dwellings in Raywood at the 2021 Census, 3.5% were rented, 45.1% owned outright and 45.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.7% 3 dwellings
Owned outright
45.1% 51 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.1% 51 dwellings
Rented
3.5% 4 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
5.3% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.9%
3 bedrooms
56.0%
4 bedrooms
20.7%
5 bedrooms
4.3%
6+ bedrooms
6.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.6%
$450-$599/mo
8.5%
$600-$799/mo
8.5%
$800-$999/mo
17.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
29.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
6.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.9%
2 vehicles
36.5%
3 vehicles
27.8%
4+ vehicles
21.7%

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

Work, income and education in Raywood

Employment

Employed full-time
32.9% 78 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 51 people
Unemployed
2.5% 6 people
Not in labour force
43.0% 102 people

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

Occupation

Managers
29.4%
Professionals
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.5%
Sales Workers
10.6%
Labourers
9.4%
Clerical & Administrative
7.1%
Community & Personal Service
5.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.1%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$4,000+/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
6.2%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.2%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.9%
Did not go to work
9.9%
Car (passenger)
9.0%
Walked only
4.5%
Truck
2.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.6%
Bachelor Degree
22.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.3%
Certificate I/II
5.5%
Postgraduate Degree
2.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
16.0%
Engineering
16.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
13.8%
Society & Culture
12.8%
Health
10.6%
Education
10.6%
Agriculture & Environment
10.6%
Architecture & Building
9.6%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
50.0%
Secondary: Government
21.2%
Vocational Education
13.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.6%
Pre-school
5.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
82.7%
Has need for assistance
8.2%
Need for assistance not stated
11.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
29
Arthritis
19
Lung condition
15
Asthma
13
Heart disease
12
Diabetes
10
Kidney disease
9
Cancer
9
Stroke
4
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
18.3% 46
Did not provide
81.7% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.4% 64
Not a volunteer
74.6% 188

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.0% 10
Never served
96.0% 239

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.1%
2 children
18.1%
3 children
33.7%
4 children
18.1%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
5
1961: 1970
3
1981: 1990
4

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

Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
24.8%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
265
Moved from VIC
19
Moved: same area (SA2)
8

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5: 14 hours
27.1%
15: 29 hours
14.7%
30+ hours
13.5%
Did not do domestic work
23.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.0%
Blended family: no other children
11.4%
Step family: no other children
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Raywood Crime Statistics

66 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
26
Theft
25
Assault
6
Break & Enter
4
Property Damage
2
Fraud
1
Weapons
1
Public Order
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Raywood

The closest suburb to Raywood is Huntly, 19.4 km away.

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19.4 km away · income $880/wk · rent $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raywood

What is the population of Raywood VIC?

The population of Raywood VIC is 329 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km². Raywood is ranked #5,823 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Raywood?

The median personal income in Raywood VIC is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year. The median household income is $1,205 per week. Family income is $1,452 per week. Raywood is ranked #7,578 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Raywood?

Median rent in Raywood VIC is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Raywood ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Raywood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Raywood VIC is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Raywood?

The median age in Raywood VIC is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Raywood a good suburb to live in?

Raywood is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 329. The median income is $562/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% 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: 22146. All dollar figures in AUD.