Raceview
Raceview's most distinctive signal is its established, detached housing base alongside an aging trajectory. The suburb has 9,699 residents across 5.91 sq km, or 1,642 people per sq km, while its median age of 35 is 5 years below the national figure. Separate houses account for 82.4%, and the senior share has risen 4.7 percentage points as the young share fell 2.2 points. Compared with nearby Booval, Raceview's profile is especially detached and car-oriented, with 81.0% driving to work and only 1.5% using public transport. Its gentrification score is 14 and the stage is Not gentrifying, so change is more gradual than transformational.
Population
9,699
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,432/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Raceview suits buyers prioritising conventional family housing because 82.4% of dwellings are separate houses, while 43.6% have 3 bedrooms and 42.3% have 4 or more. A current median house price is not available, so buyers should check recent sales rather than rely on a single benchmark. Mortgage repayments are listed at $1,349 per month, with mortgage costs at 21.8% of income and rent at $315 per week or 22.0% of income. Renting is higher than outright ownership, 40.5% versus 24.4%, which points to a sizeable renter-to-owner pathway. The 2.6-person average household is 0.1 above the national comparison, supporting demand for both 3-bedroom and larger homes.
For Buyers
Raceview suits buyers prioritising conventional family housing because 82.4% of dwellings are separate houses, while 43.6% have 3 bedrooms and 42.3% have 4 or more. A current median house price is not available, so buyers should check recent sales rather than rely on a single benchmark. Mortgage repayments are listed at $1,349 per month, with mortgage costs at 21.8% of income and rent at $315 per week or 22.0% of income. Renting is higher than outright ownership, 40.5% versus 24.4%, which points to a sizeable renter-to-owner pathway. The 2.6-person average household is 0.1 above the national comparison, supporting demand for both 3-bedroom and larger homes.
For Investors
Raceview has a substantial rental base, with 40.5% of dwellings rented, weekly rent of $315 and a 5.8% vacancy rate. That vacancy level is higher than the apartment share of 0.8%, so rental demand is mainly tied to detached and semi-detached stock rather than high-rise supply. The 3-bedroom share is 43.6% versus 42.3% for 4 or more bedrooms, giving investors two sizeable family segments. Development activity was 0 in the past 12 months, limiting a near-term supply shock. Forecast growth is 1.09% annually with Balanced migration, while rent growth is 12.5%, so income prospects depend on tenant demand and the condition of established homes.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1
Last 12 Months
0
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Raceview
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Bethany Lutheran Primary School (Raceview)
Raceview State School
Demographics
Raceview's median age is 35, which is 5 years below the national comparison, but its trajectory is aging as the senior share rose 4.7 points and the young share fell 2.2 points. University attainment is 16.4%, or 13.7 percentage points below national, while the overseas-born share is 13.2%, 8.4 points below national. English ancestry is reported by 3,903 people, followed by German at 918, Irish at 904 and Scottish at 863. Christianity counts 4,610 people and no religion 4,143, forming two large identity groups. Compared with nearby Booval, Raceview's ancestry profile is notably Anglo-leaning, supported by 75.6% of residents staying at the same address and a 24.4% turnover rate.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.4%
Houses
16.8%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Raceview is dominated by detached stock: separate houses make up 82.4%, semi-detached homes 16.8% and apartments only 0.8%. The bedroom mix is concentrated in larger homes, with 43.6% having 3 bedrooms and 42.3% having 4 or more, compared with 10.9% with 2 bedrooms and 3.2% with 0 or 1. Tenure is split between renters at 40.5%, mortgagors at 33.6% and outright owners at 24.4%, so demand is not limited to one tenure group. Mortgage repayments of $1,349 monthly and a 21.8% mortgage-to-income share help explain why established houses remain central to household budgets. Compared with apartment-led options nearby, Raceview is more detached and family-sized.
Mortgage / mo
$1,349
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $315.
$550
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $550 · units $420
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$728
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.8%
Unoccupied
217
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
41.6%
Couples with children
33.6%
Couples, no children
23.3%
Single parent
2,558
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Raceview's largest listed industry at 23.1% and 583 workers, above Education at 11.7% and Public Administration at 11.4%; Construction contributes 8.5% and Manufacturing 8.0%. Occupations are led by Community and Personal services at 674, Trades at 622, Professionals at 545, Labourers at 544 and Clerical and Admin at 507, indicating a broad service and practical-work base. Labour-force participation is 59.0%, unemployment is 7.1% and full-time employment is 60.5%, while 2,695 people are outside the labour force. SEIFA results are uneven: IEO is decile 2, IER decile 4, and both IRSD and IRSAD are decile 3. Education and occupation disadvantage therefore ranks lower than economic resources, with the overall position below the national midpoint.
Unemployment
7.1%
Labour Force
4,444
Unemployed
317
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.5%
Part-time
29.9%
Participation
59.0%
Employed
4,127
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
16.4%
Postgraduate
2.5%
Born Overseas
13.2%
Dwellings
3,562
Transport to Work
Daily life in Raceview is strongly car-oriented: 81.0% travel as car drivers, compared with 1.5% using public transport and 1.7% walking or cycling; 9.3% work from home. That pattern suits households with vehicles but makes route planning more important than in a transit-led suburb. Raceview has 2 primary school options, covering Government and Independent sectors. Check enrolment zones against the exact address, since boundaries can cross local streets. IRSAD is in decile 3 and 9.3% of residents need assistance, so access to services, transport and support networks matters. For safety decisions, check recent incidents, lighting, traffic conditions and visits at different times rather than assuming a suburb-wide result.
Drive
81.0%
Public Transport
1.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
9.3%
Population Forecast
+1.09%/yr
(+178 people/yr)
EstablishedRaceview is forecast to grow at 1.09% annually, with migration described as Balanced rather than driven by one dominant stream. Its shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share is up 4.7 percentage points, the young share is down 2.2 points and the working-age share is nearly unchanged at 0.1%. Population change across the wider area is 6.6% over 10 years, while the gentrification score is 14 and the stage is Not gentrifying. These signals point to steadier established-suburb expansion than rapid redevelopment because balanced migration and limited gentrification pressure reduce the likelihood of a sharp tenure or streetscape reset. Rent growth of 12.5% adds pressure for renters, even as the affordability trend is labelled Improving from 45.5 in 2011 to 41.2 in 2021.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+78
Net Internal / yr
+84
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +12% since 2011, Net internal migration +84/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Raceview compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raceview a good suburb to live in?
Raceview can suit households wanting detached housing and a car-oriented Ipswich setting. It has 9,699 residents, a median age of 35, 82.4% separate houses and 2 primary school options. Public transport use is 1.5%, so access is more convenient for drivers than for households without a car.
What is the median house price in Raceview?
A current median house price is not available for Raceview. Buyers can use the $1,349 monthly mortgage figure and $315 weekly rent as affordability reference points, while checking recent sales for the exact street. The suburb has 82.4% separate houses, so house and land comparisons matter more than apartment benchmarks.
What schools are in Raceview?
The local options are Raceview State School and Bethany Lutheran Primary School (Raceview), covering Government and Independent sectors. There are 2 primary schools listed in the suburb. Check the exact address against enrolment zones before deciding, because school boundaries can cross local streets.
Is Raceview safe?
Safety should be assessed using recent incident patterns, lighting, traffic and visits at different times rather than a broad assumption. Raceview has 9,699 residents and 81.0% car drivers, so road conditions and pedestrian safety deserve attention alongside property security. Compare the exact pocket and route to daily destinations before renting or buying.
Is Raceview good for property investment?
Raceview may appeal to investors seeking established detached stock, with 40.5% of dwellings rented, $315 weekly rent and a 5.8% vacancy rate. Growth is forecast at 1.09% annually and migration is Balanced, while development activity was 0 in the past 12 months. Returns still depend on purchase price, maintenance and tenant demand.
How is Raceview's population changing?
Raceview is changing gradually rather than through a rapid redevelopment cycle. Population change across the wider area is 6.6% over 10 years, annual growth is forecast at 1.09% and migration is Balanced. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.7 points and the young share down 2.2, so future demand may lean more toward established households and services than toward a major youth influx.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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