NSW · Campbelltown (NSW) Council
Raby, 2566
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Dog friendly
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Raby is a practical mid-sized suburb in Campbelltown (NSW), well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum against similar metro suburbs, even with housing affordability and parks and green space holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 5,943
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,907
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 57 of 2,001
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 58.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 201 / 128 / 18
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $660
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 138
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 341
- Against the person
- 99
- Against property
- 132
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -8.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault140
- Fraud103
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment145
- Malicious Damage To Property172
- Transport Regulatory Offences194
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 975.5
- Robert Townson High SchoolSecondary
- Robert Townson Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
62 public transport stops in this suburb
- Raby Rd After Eagle Vale Rd
- Raby Rd Opp Eschol Park Dr
- Spitfire Dr Afer Raby Rd
- Spitfire Dr Before Raby Rd
- Spitfire Dr Opp Kittyhawk Cres
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
52 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure117 SPITFIRE DRIVE RABY 2566Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 MIRAGE AVENUE RABY 2566Under Assessment
May 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure69 BOOMERANG CRESCENT RABY 2566Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 SHUTTLEWORTH AVENUE RABY 2566Determined
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care19 MCDONNELL STREET RABY 2566Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 BROUGHAM PLACE RABY 2566Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 BROUGHAM PLACE RABY 2566Rejected
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure76 LOCKHEED STREET RABY 2566Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure117 SPITFIRE DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure53 HALIFAX STREET RABY 2566Determined
August 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation17 LIGHTNING STREET RABY 2566Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 DAKOTA PLACE RABY 2566Determined
April 2025
- Home business; Hours of operation and trading168 THUNDERBOLT DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Fences73-77 THUNDERBOLT DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation26 DAKOTA PLACE RABY 2566Withdrawn
2024· 6 proposals
August 2024
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and tradingRaby Sports Complex RabyDetermined
June 2024
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading2 HURRICANE DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signageTHUNDERBOLT DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility29 MUSTANG DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah14 SWORDFISH AVENUE RABY 2566Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 MCDONNELL STREET RABY 2566Withdrawn
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space31 MCDONNELL STREET RABY 2566Determined
September 2023
- Subdivision103 THUNDERBOLT DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
June 2023
- Home business13 Skyfarmer Place Raby 2566Determined
May 2023
- Health services facilities; Mixed use development; Centre based childcare; Restaurant or cafe; Take-away food and drink premises136 THUNDERBOLT DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
April 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces3 JAVELIN PLACE RABY 2566Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing26 DAKOTA PLACE RABY 2566Determined
March 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development14 SWORDFISH AVENUE RABY 2566Determined
2022· 12 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces29 MCDONNELL STREET RABY 2566Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling20 DAKOTA PLACE RABY 2566Determined
August 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces65 DE HAVILLAND CRESCENT RABY 2566Determined
- Home business13 Skyfarmer Place Raby 2566Determined
July 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing3 CURTISS PLACE RABY 2566Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling20 DAKOTA PLACE RABY 2566Withdrawn
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development11 ZEPPELIN PLACE RABY 2566Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development9 VISCOUNT CLOSE RABY 2566Determined
- Home business13 Skyfarmer Place Raby 2566Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development2 HURRICANE DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
- Recreational UsesRaby Sports Complex RabyDetermined
January 2022
- Secondary dwelling8 THUNDERBOLT DRIVE RABY 2566Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
33 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Hurricane Dr opp Kittyhawk CresBus stop
- Hurricane Dr opp Mirage AveBus stop
- Hurricane Dr opp Typhoon PlBus stop
- Mcdonnell St after Northrop StBus stop
- Mcdonnell St at Armstrong StBus stop
- Mcdonnell St at Convair PlBus stop
- McDonnell St before Convair PlBus stop
- Mcdonnell St before Northrop StBus stop
- Mcdonnell St opp Saunders PlBus stop
- Mustang Dr at Hurricane DrBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Heathfield ReservePark
- Jack Donohoe ParkPark
- Mirage ReservePark
- Raby Sports ComplexPark
- Spitfire ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Raby Medical Centreclinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Elizabeth Macarthur Montessori PreschoolSunderland Drivekindergarten
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 48.5/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 32% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2117th in Australia
- State rank
- 669th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #183 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #449 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Hurricane Dr opp Kittyhawk Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Hurricane Dr opp Mirage Aveamenitiesbus_stop
- Hurricane Dr opp Typhoon Plamenitiesbus_stop
- McDonnell St before Convair Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Mcdonnell St after Northrop Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Mcdonnell St at Armstrong Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Mcdonnell St at Convair Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Mcdonnell St before Northrop Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Mcdonnell St opp Saunders Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Mustang Dr at Hurricane Dramenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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