Heatherbrae vs Raymond Terrace
The verdict
Heatherbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $551K versus $734K in Raymond Terrace. Raymond Terrace rates higher for liveability (66 vs 35). Heatherbrae is closer to the coast (12.1 km vs 13.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Raymond Terrace rates higher (25 vs 9/100 in Heatherbrae).
Scores
| Heatherbrae | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 57 |
| Transport | 49 | 75 |
| Education | 23 | 26 |
| Liveability | 35 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heatherbrae | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 654 | 13,453 |
| Median age | 47 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,066 | $1,297 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.4% | 15.3% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Heatherbrae Moderate Growth · Raymond Terrace Moderate Growth
Property
| Heatherbrae | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $551K | $734K |
| Median unit price | $590K | $530K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 5.7% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Heatherbrae | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 9 | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 459 | 342 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 765 | 342 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,682 | 1,197 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 21,713 | 10,570 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heatherbrae | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 899 | 913 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heatherbrae · Raymond Terrace
Transport
| Heatherbrae | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 120 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Heatherbrae | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 130.2 km | 134.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.3 km | 15.1 km |
Population & growth
| Heatherbrae | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 654 | 13,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 683 | 14,054 |
| Projected 2041 | 757 | 15,578 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heatherbrae or Raymond Terrace?
Raymond Terrace has the higher residential safety score (Heatherbrae 9/100 vs Raymond Terrace 25/100).
Which is more affordable, Heatherbrae or Raymond Terrace?
Heatherbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $551K versus $734K.
Which has better schools, Heatherbrae or Raymond Terrace?
Raymond Terrace has a higher average school ICSEA (Heatherbrae 899 vs Raymond Terrace 913; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heatherbrae or Raymond Terrace?
Raymond Terrace has the higher transport score (Heatherbrae 49/100 vs Raymond Terrace 75/100).
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