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Raymond Terrace, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Raymond Terrace is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 12,620. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
12,620 Population 21/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,139 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$22,139 median income, 7.2% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,620
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density21/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,139
Per Capita$22,139
Unemployment7.2%

Housing

D
Home Value$183,000
Rent$915
Ownership59.5%
Housing Units5,048

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population12,620
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-32.7595°, 151.7505°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,139
Median Age37.0 years

About Raymond Terrace

Raymond Terrace is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 12,620. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Raymond Terrace has a population of 12,620 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,620
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
602.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Raymond Terrace vs Australia Average

The median household income in Raymond Terrace is $22,139, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,139 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $426, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,199 business establishments.

Income: Raymond Terrace vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,139
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,139
Avg Weekly Wage$426

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.2%
100% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,199

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Raymond Terrace is $183,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 59.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,048 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.5%
Owner-Occupied59.5%
Renter-Occupied40.5%
Housing Units5,048

Property Tax

Climate in Raymond Terrace

Raymond Terrace has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1097 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18.5° / 29.2° 68.2
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18.4° / 28.4° 122.5
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.6° 121.2
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13° / 24° 107.0
May 15.6°C / 60°F 10.3° / 20.8° 111.9
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.1° 128.0
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.7° 78.4
Aug 13.1°C / 56°F 6.8° / 19.4° 58.2
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.2° 62.6
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.5° 67.5
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26° 94.3
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.8° / 27.7° 77.5
Raymond Terrace enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area602.4 sq mi (1,560.2 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7595°N, 151.7505°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 54 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 66 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 103 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 105 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 108 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 99 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 142 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 115 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 49 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 77 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 99 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 95 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 54 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 95 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in

Raymond Terrace has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Raymond Terrace

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Raymond Terrace Public School — — — —
St Brigid's Primary School — — — —
Millers Forest Public School — — — —
St Brigid's Primary School — — — —
Alesco Secondary College — — — —
Irrawang Public School — — — —
Grahamstown Public School — — — —
Irrawang High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Raymond Terrace

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Raymond Terrace

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clarence Town and District Historical Museum
Court House Museum
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Paterson Rail Motor Society
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Raymond Terrace

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Raymond Terrace

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Cafes in Raymond Terrace

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cups & Sauces

Cinemas in Raymond Terrace

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scotty's Cinema Centre

Clinics in Raymond Terrace

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Raymond Terrace Community Health Centre

Gas Stations in Raymond Terrace

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #12273461216
AU #1317294421
Shell
U-go Self Serve

Shopping Malls in Raymond Terrace

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Raymond Terrace
Raymond Terrace Marketplace

Gyms in Raymond Terrace

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Golf Courses in Raymond Terrace

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Muree Golf Course

Breweries in Raymond Terrace

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Murrays

Stadiums & Teams in Raymond Terrace

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Raymond Terrace

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth Airport—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Raymond Terrace

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Raymond Terrace East Post Office
Raymond Terrace Post Office

Treatment Centers in Raymond Terrace

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raymond Terrace

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Raymond Terrace Community Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raymond Terrace

What is the population of Raymond Terrace?

Raymond Terrace has a population of 12,620 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Raymond Terrace expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,139, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Raymond Terrace?

Raymond Terrace enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

How is the job market in Raymond Terrace?

The unemployment rate in Raymond Terrace is 7.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $426. There are 1,199 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Raymond Terrace?

The median home value in Raymond Terrace is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 59.5%.

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