Ravenswood
VIC 3453 • Victoria
About Ravenswood
Ravenswood is a rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated approximately 136 kilometres north of Melbourne and 17 kilometres south of Bendigo, spanning the boundaries of the City of Greater Bendigo and Mount Alexander Shire local government areas. With a population of 443 residents across 67.5 square kilometres, it is a spaciously settled locality in the heart of Victoria's historic goldfields region. The broader area is characterised by open farmland, dry sclerophyll bushland, and the undulating landscape typical of the Victorian central highlands fringe.
Ravenswood is a quiet rural community within easy reach of Bendigo's extensive services, schools, and cultural attractions. Bendigo, just 17 kilometres to the north, is one of regional Victoria's most vibrant cities and offers V/Line train services to Melbourne on the Bendigo Line. Local character in Ravenswood is shaped by its agricultural heritage and the relaxed pace of rural Victorian life, with the former Junction Hotel — destroyed by fire in 2014 — once a cherished local landmark. The locality appeals to those seeking semi-rural space while remaining connected to a major regional city.
Ravenswood falls under postcode 3453 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bendigo West (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular local service — Bendigo ~20 min by car
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Calder Freeway provides direct access to Melbourne; Bendigo is the main service hub at 17 km
Rural locality with no local shops; all services and amenities require a drive to Bendigo or nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Wilkinson Street