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Raymond Terrace
41 km²
A significantly higher proportion of First Nations people live in Raymond Terrace than in the rest of the state. This community is generally younger than most areas, with a typical resident aged 37 and a higher number of children under 15. While many residents live in spacious detached houses, the area faces challenges with lower typical incomes and higher rates of long-term health conditions compared to national figures. It is a largely Australian-born community with a strong presence of former Defence Force members.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area has a notable First Nations population at 11.8%, which is well above the state figure of 3.4%. It is a young community where 20.7% of people are children under 15, and those in de facto relationships are more common here than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 7.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, making up over 86% of the population.
English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. Very few people speak another language at home (3.5%), which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.
A high proportion of the community reports having no religion at 42.0%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 49.4%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 26.3% nationally. Only 34.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures; the typical household earns $1,297 a week, while the national figure is $1,746. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than in most areas.
Health challenges are much more common here, with 37.9% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent at 15.7%.
There is a strong connection to the military, with 5.7% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average. More people here provide unpaid care or look after children than in most other areas.
With 1,585 First Nations people, this is one of the largest populations at this level. The community is quite young, with a typical age of 20, though Year 12 completion is well below the national figure at 29.1%.
One-parent families are far more common here than in most areas, making up 26.1% of households. About 28.3% of people live alone, which is higher than the state average.
The area is dominated by separate houses (83.2%), many of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 39.5% of households renting.
Most people rely on cars for work, as only 0.5% use public transport to commute. While there are many bus stops, the walk to the nearest one can take up to 52 minutes, which is much higher than in most areas.
The community has seen significant movement, with 38.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Unemployment is a little higher than the state average at 7.2%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, retail, and construction.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or groceries, making the area generally walkable. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 23.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk.