Question 1

Is Raworth a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Raworth is a small, semi-rural suburb in the Hunter region, close to the historic village of Morpeth. It has a quiet, country feel with low-density, acreage-style and family homes among established trees and pockets of riverside and wetland outlooks. The suburb suits people who want more space and a slower pace while staying within easy reach of town conveniences; local roads link residents to Morpeth's cafes and shops and to broader Maitland services, and nearby parkland and river reserves provide simple outdoor recreation and riverside walks.

The community numbers 2,094 people with a median age of 36 and a typical household income of $2,203 a week (about $114,556 a year). Households are strongly weighted towards couple families — 51.7% with children and 33.0% without — and about 72.5% of homes are owner-occupied while 27.5% are rented. Local amenity includes Bakers Brickyard Park on Morpeth Road, with play equipment, toilets, parking and a fenced dog area, and there are no significant new public infrastructure or civic-amenity projects in Raworth at present. Whether this suits you depends on what you are looking for in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Raworth?

Accepted Answer

An average house rent of $650 a week in Raworth would take about 29.5% of a typical local household's weekly income as recorded at the most recent Census, which counts as a moderate share of income. For someone renting, that rent-to-income ratio is the most relevant measure of how stretched a household might be.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Raworth a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year in Raworth, house rents climbed 8.3% while median house values rose a modest 4.2%. Rental income for houses increased faster than house prices, so rents were the stronger performer this year.

If rental income is your priority, that 8.3% rise is the most relevant number; if you are focused on capital growth, the 4.2% uplift in house values is the figure to note. Whether this mix makes Raworth the right investment for you depends on your goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	4.2%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	63	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$650	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.3%	N/A

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