Median house price
$820k
+13% change
NSW · Port Stephens Council
Raymond Terrace, 2324
Est. population · Jun 2025
14,262
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.5%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,297/wk
Employment rate
51.7%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$820,000
Languages at home
3.8%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Tagalog, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Raymond Terrace is a well-connected established suburb in Port Stephens Council with everyday amenities close at hand. It sits well away from Sydney, trading metro convenience for space and a slower regional pace. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Against similar metro suburbs, schools and education, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment less decisive.
At a glance
Raymond Terrace snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$578/wk
Houses $610 · Units $498
Population (ERP)
14,262
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#134
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
77th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
49th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
13th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 58.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1142nd in Australia
- State rank
- 334th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #134 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #248 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $498
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $610
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $578
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 194
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $820,000
- Median price change
- +13.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
14,262(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +5.5% over 5 years · 49th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +5.5%
- Change in 1 year
- +69
- Change in 5 years
- +739
- Growth rank in NSW
- 49th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~14,700), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 13,453
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,297
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 293 of 5,364
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 51.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4,216 / 795 / 47 (+ 9 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1,509
- Against the person
- 468
- Against property
- 511
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 105.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 76.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.5%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions384
- Domestic Violence Related Assault228
- Fraud159
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
- Malicious Damage To Property237
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 912
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 13th
School list
- Irrawang High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 916 · 14th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 810 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Grahamstown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 912 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 253 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Irrawang Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 863 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 304 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- St Nicholas Early EducationKangaroo Streetchildcare
- TLC Early Learning CentreRichardson Roadchildcare
- The Learning TerraceRees James Roadkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
243 public transport stops in this suburb
- Benjamin Lee Dr At Chifley Dr
- Benjamin Lee Dr Opp Gale Cct
- Benjamin Lee Dr Opp Robert Campbell Dr
- Mount Hall Rd After Rosemount Dr
- William Bailey St At Carmichael St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
117 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 fast food · 2 places of worship · 7 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 14 parks mapped in suburb, 7 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 243 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 59/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.15
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.04
Food & drink(2)
- Leo's Take-AwayFast food
- Lakeside Village TavernPub
Shopping(2)
- FoodaryConvenience store
- FoodworksSupermarket
Community(4)
- TLC Early Learning CentreChildcare
81 Richardson Road, Raymond Terrace
- Kindergarten (2)
- The Learning TerraceKindergarten
36 Rees James Road, Raymond Terrace
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Anytime FitnessGym
- Edstein ParkPark
- Kittyhawk ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Playground (7)
- Sports field
Transport(77)
77 bus stops
Other(11)
- Bench
- Raymond Terrace Fire StationFire station
3 Leisure Way, Raymond Terrace
- Sleepy Hill Motor InnMotel
92 Adelaide Street
- Nargoon ReserveNature Reserve
- Parking (7)
- AmpolPetrol station
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's WitnessesPlace of worship
103 Richardson Road, Raymond Terrace
- Raymond Terrace Community ChurchPlace of worship
- Raymond Terrace East Post OfficePost office
80 Benjamin Lee Drive
- Shelter (3)
- Telephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bettles ParkPark
- Boomerang ParkPark
- Brennan ParkPark
- Edstein ParkPark
- Finnan ParkPark
- Kia Ora ParkPark
- Kittyhawk ParkPark
- Nargoon ReserveNature reserve
- Raymond Terrace Anzac ParkPark
- Ross Wallbridge ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 31
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
103 Richardson Road, Raymond Terrace
- Raymond Terrace Community Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- New Maitland Hospital (15.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Raymond Terrace Community Health CentreJacaranda AvenueClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 788
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 55.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 44 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space6 COURTAULDS ROAD RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure113 BENJAMIN LEE DRIVE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation5 BENNETT PLACE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Under Assessment
July 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 BLANCH STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading44 PORT STEPHENS STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure113 BENJAMIN LEE DRIVE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool33 SAILORS WAY RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (external); Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool29 Yarramundi Street, Raymond Terrace 2324Determined
- Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise18 KING STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 WARRINGHI STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Waste disposal facility330 NEWLINE ROAD RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 SELINA CLOSE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home17 ADELAIDE STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Additional Information Requested
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)5 BENNETT PLACE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Withdrawn
- Restaurant or cafe; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Car park; Landscaping material supply; Plant nursery251 ADELAIDE STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space84 ADELAIDE STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Subdivision14 EMU STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision51 BENJAMIN LEE DRIVE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Subdivision2A JESSICA CLOSE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 GLENDON PLACE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support16 PARKWAY AVENUE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Withdrawn
- Subdivision587 NEWLINE ROAD RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)30 BAREENA STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house14 TROMAN PARADE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport43 GWEN PARADE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)46 LINKS DRIVE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia9 CORREA CRESCENT RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
March 2026
- Demolition113 BENJAMIN LEE DRIVE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool159C ADELAIDE STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure75 MOUNT HALL ROAD RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure51 WAHROONGA STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry; Waste disposal facility330 NEWLINE ROAD RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 WILLIAM STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Business premises; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Car park; Rural supplies; Food and drink premise2 CARMICHAEL STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Respite day care centre103 RICHARDSON ROAD RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 COONANBARRA STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Demolition52 REES JAMES ROAD RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure53 STURGEON STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure54 MILKHOUSE DRIVE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Composting facilities and works330 NEWLINE ROAD RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia21 BOURKE STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Subdivision24 BENJAMIN LEE DRIVE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support8 LEIGH PLACE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure51 WAHROONGA STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure10 GLENDON PLACE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support57 DAWSON ROAD RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3 HERDSMAN LANE RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure8 CARPENTER STREET RAYMOND TERRACE 2324Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Reduce your speed. Expect delays. Exercise caution. Construction worksIrrawang St, Kangaroo St03 May 2026 – 11 Dec 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
- Member of Parliament
- Meryl SWANSON (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,926
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.3 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.1%Labor 56.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 9.8 km away).
Coalition 34.3%Labor 65.7%
8.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Raymond Terrace NorthLabor 67.8% · Coalition 32.2% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Raymond Terrace EastLabor 64.0% · Coalition 36.0% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Raymond Terrace CentralLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Raymond TerraceLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- Millers ForestLabor 37.5% · Coalition 62.5% TPP (2025)5.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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