Raworth
With household income at the 83.7th percentile nationally, Raworth punches well above average for a suburb of just 2,094 residents across 4.54 square kilometres. The standout figure is the bedroom profile: 68.3% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms, one of the higher readings you find outside prestige suburbs, reflecting a family-oriented housing stock where 90.3% of homes are separate houses. The suburb is car-dependent with 94.4% of residents driving to work, consistent with its low-density Hunter Valley setting. A vacancy rate of 5.1% is modestly elevated compared to tighter urban markets, partly because the housing stock skews toward larger homes that take longer to re-let.
Population
2,094
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,203/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
25
Median House
$800K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $800,000 at the latest measurement, rising 16.5% from $757,500 in 2024 to $882,500 in 2025, a one-year gain well above the national average. That pace of growth is notable given the small transaction sample, but the direction is consistent with broader Hunter Valley demand. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, and at 21% of household income, the mortgage-to-income ratio sits below the 30% stress threshold, which is more comfortable than many Sydney-adjacent markets. The housing stock is 90.3% separate houses with 68.3% having four or more bedrooms, so buyers seeking a freestanding family home will find good selection. Only 29.3% own outright compared to 43.2% carrying mortgages, indicating a relatively recent buyer base rather than long-established owners.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $800,000 at the latest measurement, rising 16.5% from $757,500 in 2024 to $882,500 in 2025, a one-year gain well above the national average. That pace of growth is notable given the small transaction sample, but the direction is consistent with broader Hunter Valley demand. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, and at 21% of household income, the mortgage-to-income ratio sits below the 30% stress threshold, which is more comfortable than many Sydney-adjacent markets. The housing stock is 90.3% separate houses with 68.3% having four or more bedrooms, so buyers seeking a freestanding family home will find good selection. Only 29.3% own outright compared to 43.2% carrying mortgages, indicating a relatively recent buyer base rather than long-established owners.
For Investors
Rental demand is steady: 27.5% of households rent, and the $440 weekly rent against an $800,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.9%, modest but not unusual for a suburban NSW market. The vacancy rate of 5.1% is slightly higher than the national average, suggesting landlords may face longer let-up periods than in tighter Hunter markets. Development activity shows 24 applications lodged in the past 12 months, including secondary dwellings and structural additions, indicating low-scale residential activity rather than major new supply pressure. The 16.5% price rise from 2024 to 2025 points to strong capital growth, which is the stronger argument for investment here than yield. With household income at the 83.7th percentile nationally, tenant quality is generally high.
Development Activity
Total DAs
94
Last 12 Months
25
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+56.2%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Raworth's median age of 36 is 4.0 years below the national figure, giving it a younger profile than the Australian average. The overseas-born share of 8.2% is 13.4 percentage points below the national rate, placing it firmly in the anglo-leaning category. Ancestry is dominated by English (1,020 residents), Irish (236) and Scottish (225), with German (83) rounding out the top five. University qualifications reach 26.4%, which is 3.7 percentage points below the national figure. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national, consistent with the preponderance of family-sized four-plus-bedroom homes. Couples with children account for 953 families compared to 400 couples without children, confirming the family-formation character of the suburb.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
90.3%
Houses
9.0%
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
The price trajectory moved from $757,500 in 2024 to $882,500 in 2025, a 16.5% increase over one year, though the short data window means this should be interpreted cautiously. Tenure sits at 29.3% outright owners, 43.2% mortgage holders and 27.5% renters, with mortgage holders forming the plurality, which is typical of a suburb where families bought in the last decade. The stock is overwhelmingly detached: 90.3% separate houses, 9.0% semi-detached and just 0.7% apartments. The bedroom skew toward four-plus rooms at 68.3% is above the norm nationally, meaning the stock is built around families rather than couples or singles. Monthly repayments at $2,000 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21% keep housing accessible relative to income, which is lower stress than most NSW coastal and metropolitan markets.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$440
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$925
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.1%
Unoccupied
38
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.6%
Couples, no children
1,855
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates the local industry mix at 18.5% of employed residents (137 workers), followed by Education at 11.9% (88) and Mining at 9.4% (70), the latter reflecting the suburb's proximity to Hunter Valley coalfields and resources operations. Construction accounts for 9.0% (67 workers) and Public Administration 7.3% (54). By occupation, Professionals lead with 190 workers, followed by Clerical and Admin at 157 and Community and Personal services at 136. The full-time employment rate of 65.0% and unemployment rate of 4.3% are broadly in line with state averages, though the participation rate of 66.3% leaves 412 residents not in the labour force. Personal weekly income of $925 and household weekly income of $2,203 place the suburb solidly above the national median.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.0%
Part-time
30.7%
Participation
66.3%
Employed
998
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.4%
Postgraduate
5.5%
Born Overseas
8.2%
Dwellings
708
Transport to Work
Raworth is almost entirely car-dependent: 94.4% drive to work, compared to the national car-driver rate of around 60%, with just 0.5% using public transport and 0.6% walking or cycling. This reflects the low-density, suburban layout across 4.54 square kilometres in the Hunter Valley. Housing stress is low, with rent-to-income at 20% and mortgage-to-income at 21%, both below the 30% threshold considered financially stressful. Volunteering runs at 14.4% and 4.7% of residents (95 people) need daily assistance, broadly in line with the wider regional average. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families likely rely on nearby Maitland and East Maitland schools. The family-dominated household composition, with 953 couples with children versus 400 couples without, signals that amenity demands centre on schools, parks and community facilities.
Drive
94.4%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
0.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Raworth compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raworth a good suburb to live in?
Raworth suits family buyers well. Household income sits at the 83.7th percentile nationally, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 21%, and 90.3% of dwellings are separate houses. The main practical trade-off is car dependency, with 94.4% of residents driving to work and minimal public transport.
What is the median house price in Raworth?
The median house price reached $882,500 in 2025, up 16.5% from $757,500 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, and the current median sits at $800,000 as the most recent data point, with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21% well below the 30% stress benchmark.
What schools are in Raworth?
No schools are recorded within the Raworth suburb boundary in this dataset. The suburb's 2,094 residents, including 953 couples with children families, likely use nearby schools in Maitland and East Maitland. University qualifications among residents reach 26.4%, which is 3.7 points below the national figure.
Is Raworth safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Raworth in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, household income sits at the 83.7th percentile nationally and housing stress is low, with mortgage-to-income at 21% and rent-to-income at 20%, both below financial stress thresholds.
Is Raworth good for property investment?
The investment case is led by capital growth rather than yield. The median rose 16.5% from $757,500 in 2024 to $882,500 in 2025. Weekly rent of $440 against an $800,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.9%, which is modest. The 5.1% vacancy rate is slightly above average, so landlords may face longer let-up periods.
How is Raworth's population changing?
Raworth's current population is 2,094 across 4.54 square kilometres. Residential stability is high: 74.1% of residents stayed at the same address over the prior five years, which is notably above average nationally. The overseas-born share of 8.2% is 13.4 points below national, so growth relies more on internal migration and natural increase.
How much development is happening in Raworth?
There were 24 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including secondary dwellings, pools and structural additions. Activity is incremental improvement to existing stock rather than new greenfield supply. The secondary dwelling applications suggest some homeowners are adding granny flats to their larger 4-plus-bedroom properties.
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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