Raglan
Roughly 1,272 residents occupy 13.34 square kilometres west of Bathurst, giving Raglan a low density of 95 people per square kilometre compared to the broader NSW average. What stands out is the ownership pattern: 36.3% of households own their home outright, higher than most mortgage-belt suburbs, while only 16.1% rent. The suburb sits at the 63rd income percentile nationally and the median house price of $650,000 places it well below Sydney markets. Family structures lean heavily toward couples with children, who make up the majority of the 1,063 family units, and households average 2.9 people, above the national figure of 2.5.
Population
1,272
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,785/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
19
Median House
$650K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $650,000 in Raglan is substantially lower than Sydney benchmarks, making it accessible to buyers priced out of capital city markets. Price history shows steady movement from $630,000 in 2024 to $652,500 in 2025, a 3.6% gain over one year. Nearly all dwellings are separate houses, at 98.6% of stock, so buyers are purchasing into a detached-house market with minimal apartment competition. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 50.6% of stock and three-bedroom homes a further 44.6%, meaning Raglan is almost entirely a family-sized housing market.
For Buyers
The median house price of $650,000 in Raglan is substantially lower than Sydney benchmarks, making it accessible to buyers priced out of capital city markets. Price history shows steady movement from $630,000 in 2024 to $652,500 in 2025, a 3.6% gain over one year. Nearly all dwellings are separate houses, at 98.6% of stock, so buyers are purchasing into a detached-house market with minimal apartment competition. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 22.4%, below the 30% stress threshold. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 50.6% of stock and three-bedroom homes a further 44.6%, meaning Raglan is almost entirely a family-sized housing market.
For Investors
Raglan's rental market is thin, with only 16.1% of dwellings occupied by tenants compared to higher renter shares in most regional NSW towns. Weekly rent of $366 against a $650,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.9%, modest but not unusual for a low-density owner-occupier suburb. The vacancy rate of 2.1% is close to equilibrium, signalling limited oversupply. Development activity registered 18 applications in the past 12 months, a moderate level that includes dwelling alterations and one new house, suggesting steady but not speculative local construction. The rent-to-income ratio of 20.5% is below stress levels, indicating tenants can sustain current rents without pressure to vacate.
Development Activity
Total DAs
78
Last 12 Months
19
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+35.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Raglan iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Raglan Public School
K-6 · 191 students
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2 years below the national figure, reflecting a family-oriented population rather than an aging or student demographic. Overseas-born residents make up only 6.9%, which is 14.7 percentage points below the national average, one of the more locally-born communities in regional NSW. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic: English ancestry is held by 541 residents, Irish by 163 and Scottish by 112, consistent with the area's settlement history. University qualifications reach just 14.0% of residents, 16.1 points below national, which aligns with a workforce concentrated in trades, community services and manufacturing rather than professional or knowledge-sector employment. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national figure, driven by the high share of couples with children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.6%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
1.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Raglan is one of the most detached-house-dominant suburbs in NSW, with 98.6% of dwellings being separate houses and only 1.4% apartments. Tenure splits sharply toward ownership: 36.3% own outright, 47.7% carry a mortgage and just 16.1% rent, a tenure profile that tilts more toward established, debt-free owners than the national average. The bedroom breakdown is skewed large: 50.6% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 44.6% have three, meaning almost no studio or two-bedroom product exists. Median house prices moved from $630,000 in 2024 to $652,500 in 2025, a 3.6% annual gain. The vacancy rate of 2.1% signals a healthy, relatively tight market with limited idle stock.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$366
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$776
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.1%
Unoccupied
9
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.4%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.2%
Couples, no children
1,063
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 17.5% of the local workforce, ahead of Construction at 11.7% and Public Administration at 11.4%. Manufacturing contributes 10.8% and Education a further 9.7%, producing a diversified employment base compared to single-industry regional towns. By occupation, Community and Personal Service workers lead at 106, followed by Labourers at 78 and Clerical/Administrative workers at 70. The unemployment rate of 4.7% sits modestly above the national benchmark, and the participation rate of 59.9% is low, partly because 322 residents are not in the labour force. Full-time employment accounts for 68.9% of those working, indicating most jobs available are permanent rather than casual or part-time.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.9%
Part-time
26.4%
Participation
59.9%
Employed
570
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.0%
Postgraduate
1.1%
Born Overseas
6.9%
Dwellings
423
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high at 90.1% of residents driving to work, while only 2.1% walk or cycle, reflecting the suburb's low density and distance from Bathurst's commercial core. No schools are recorded within Raglan's boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in Bathurst, which is accessible by road. The volunteering rate of 14.1% indicates strong community participation, above many comparable suburbs. Rent-to-income at 20.5% and mortgage-to-income at 22.4% both sit below stress thresholds, pointing to a financially stable resident base. Only 5.4% of residents (66 people) need daily assistance, a modest figure given the median age of 38 and the family-skewed demographic profile.
Drive
90.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Raglan compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raglan a good suburb to live in?
Raglan suits families seeking a low-density, detached-house environment within reach of Bathurst. Household income sits at the 63rd percentile nationally, mortgage repayments average $1,733 a month and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.4% is below the 30% stress threshold. The main trade-off is high car dependency at 90.1% and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Raglan?
The median house price is $650,000, up from $630,000 in 2024 to $652,500 in 2025, a 3.6% gain. Weekly rent averages $366 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.4%, below the 30% stress level.
What schools are in Raglan?
No schools are recorded inside the Raglan suburb boundary in this dataset. Families access schools in nearby Bathurst, roughly 10 kilometres to the east. University qualifications among Raglan residents reach 14.0%, which is 16.1 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with a trades and services workforce.
Is Raglan safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Raglan in this dataset. As an indirect measure, mortgage and rent stress indicators are both below threshold: mortgage-to-income sits at 22.4% and rent-to-income at 20.5%, suggesting residents are not under significant financial pressure. Only 5.4% of the 1,272 residents need daily assistance.
Is Raglan good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $366 against a $650,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.9%, modest by regional NSW standards. The vacancy rate of 2.1% is near equilibrium. Price growth was 3.6% from 2024 to 2025. The rental pool is small at 16.1% of dwellings, so investor demand competes in a thin market.
How is Raglan's population changing?
Raglan's current population is 1,272, occupying 13.34 square kilometres at a density of 95 people per square kilometre. The resident mobility rate is low, with 88.0% of residents having stayed at the same address over the measured period, indicating a stable rather than rapidly growing population. Development activity of 18 applications in 12 months points to modest organic growth.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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