Raymond Terrace
NSW 2324 • Rest of NSW
About Raymond Terrace
Raymond Terrace is a regional town at the junction of the Hunter and Williams rivers, where over 13,000 residents serve as the administrative centre for Port Stephens. Positioned between Newcastle and the Port Stephens beaches, it functions as a service centre for surrounding communities. The modest median income reflects its working-class character.
The main street provides country-town shopping, while nearby Newcastle offers major retail. The riverside setting is pleasant, and the beaches of Port Stephens are accessible. Raymond Terrace attracts working families seeking affordable regional living with Hunter access. It's honest country NSW—practical, affordable, and community-focused.
Raymond Terrace falls under postcode 2324 and is governed by Port Stephens Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Stephens electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Schools
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Grahamstown Public School ICSEA 912Hastings Drive
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Hunter River High School ICSEA 899Elkin Ave
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Irrawang High School ICSEA 916Mount Hall Rd
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Irrawang Public School ICSEA 863Geer St
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Karuah Public School ICSEA 87518 Bundabah St
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Millers Forest Public School ICSEA 920Martins Wharf Rd
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Mount Kanwary Public School ICSEA 888145 Hinton Rd
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Raymond Terrace Public School ICSEA 864Adelaide St
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Seaham Public School ICSEA 990Still St
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52 Irrawang Street
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Tea Gardens Public School ICSEA 934Witt St
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 235
- 2. New Zealand 139
- 3. Philippines 78
- 4. Germany 45
- 5. Thailand 36
- 6. India 35
- 7. Scotland 35
- 8. Malaysia 34
- 9. Netherlands 27
- 10. South Africa 23
- 11. United States 21
- 12. China 20
- 13. Vietnam 19
- 14. Canada 16
- 15. Samoa 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
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