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Raymond Terrace

NSW 2324 • Rest of NSW

13,453
Population (2021)
$34,060
Median Income
40.77 km²
Area
$325/wk
Median Rent
Regional CentreRiver TownAffordableCountry Living

About Raymond Terrace

Raymond Terrace is a regional town at the junction of the Hunter and Williams rivers, where over 13,000 residents serve as the administrative centre for Port Stephens. Positioned between Newcastle and the Port Stephens beaches, it functions as a service centre for surrounding communities. The modest median income reflects its working-class character.

The main street provides country-town shopping, while nearby Newcastle offers major retail. The riverside setting is pleasant, and the beaches of Port Stephens are accessible. Raymond Terrace attracts working families seeking affordable regional living with Hunter access. It's honest country NSW—practical, affordable, and community-focused.

Raymond Terrace falls under postcode 2324 and is governed by Port Stephens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Stephens electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2324
Urban Area
Raymond Terrace
LGA / Council
Port Stephens
Federal Electorate
Paterson
State Electorate
Port Stephens
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.76°, 151.77°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
40.77 km²
Elevation
12m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Raymond Terrace by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Raymond Terrace Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Raymond Terrace" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$325
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
11.6%

442 state housing + 144 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,820
Census 2021
13,453
▲ 4.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,808
Income 2021
$34,060
▲ 18.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,636
Born Overseas 1,044

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 235
  • 2. New Zealand 139
  • 3. Philippines 78
  • 4. Germany 45
  • 5. Thailand 36
  • 6. India 35
  • 7. Scotland 35
  • 8. Malaysia 34
  • 9. Netherlands 27
  • 10. South Africa 23

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,894
English 5,731
Australian Aboriginal 1,527
Irish 1,369
Scottish 1,291
German 548
Italian 204
Dutch 171
Filipino 130
Chinese 126

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,983
Both parents born in Australia
1,338
Both parents born overseas
1,291
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.4%
No Religion
42.0%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
794 (5.9%)
5-14 years
1,988 (14.8%)
15-19 years
902 (6.7%)
20-24 years
823 (6.1%)
25-34 years
1,764 (13.1%)
35-44 years
1,639 (12.2%)
45-54 years
1,636 (12.2%)
55-64 years
1,625 (12.1%)
65-74 years
1,340 (10.0%)
75-84 years
711 (5.3%)
85+ years
240 (1.8%)

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