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Raywood VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Raywood, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

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 (49% of residents). 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).

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Raywood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Raywood Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$562/wk

$29,224 per year

#7578 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: —

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

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,452

Family income/wk

Raywood 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)

Raywood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 51 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 51 dwellings

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

Raywood Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

England

3.5%

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

Raywood Religion

No Religion

49.2%

Anglican

16.3%

Catholic

12.7%

Not stated

10.4%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Salvation Army

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Raywood 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%

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

Raywood Employment

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Employed full-time

32.9% 78 people

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Employed part-time

21.5% 51 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 6 people

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Not in labour force

43.0% 102 people

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

Raywood 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

Raywood 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

Raywood 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

Raywood Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Raywood 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

Raywood Marital Status

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Married

48.0% 134

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Separated

2.9% 8

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Divorced

8.2% 23

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Widowed

7.2% 20

👤

Never married

33.7% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Raywood Ancestry

English

40.6%

Australian

26.4%

Irish

11.8%

Scottish

5.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.2%

German

4.5%

Italian

3.3%

Other

1.9%

Dutch

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Raywood 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

Raywood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.0% 47

✅

No need for assistance

92.0% 541

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

Raywood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.4% 64

—

Not a volunteer

74.6% 188

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Raywood 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

Raywood 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

Raywood 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

Raywood 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

Raywood 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

Raywood Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

555

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Raywood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Raywood 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

Raywood 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

Raywood Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 10

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Never served

96.0% 239

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Raywood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

18.3% 46

—

Did not provide

81.7% 205

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Raywood 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

Raywood When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Raywood 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

Raywood 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

Raywood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

265

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Raywood 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

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 66 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Assault

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Weapons

Public Order

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Raywood Schools

schools nearby

government

945

avg ICSEA score

total students

Raywood Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 17 students

945

ICSEA

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

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Raywood Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Raywood

Your weekly income

≈ $5,222/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $985/wk

Rent share 18.3%

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Raywood vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Katandra West

Pop: 492 Income: $717/wk Rent: $195/wk

Bamawm

Pop: 491 Income: $725/wk Rent: $213/wk

Mailors Flat

Pop: 490 Income: $875/wk Rent: $230/wk

Harrietville

Pop: 488 Income: $902/wk Rent: $290/wk

Barkers Creek

Pop: 487 Income: $778/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bethanga

Pop: 485 Income: $867/wk Rent: $260/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 VIC average of $779/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.