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Ravenswood

VIC 3453 • Victoria

443
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
67.53 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralHistoricQuietCommuter Belt
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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 Greater Bendigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Bendigo West (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3453
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Bendigo West (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.95°, 144.28°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
67.53 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3453

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3453, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,125
Median 2023–24
$53,443
▲ 18.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$74,609

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3453; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo Station
17 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No regular local service — Bendigo ~20 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
136 km
By Train
Drive to Bendigo Station (~17 km), then V/Line Bendigo Line to Southern Cross Station (~1h 45m)
By Car (Peak)
1h 45m - 2h 15m
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 30m - 1h 50m

🛣️ Calder Freeway provides direct access to Melbourne; Bendigo is the main service hub at 17 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

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.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
443
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Bendigo Local Government Area, which contains Ravenswood. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 33.1%
Motor vehicle theft
258.8 / 100k
2yr Up 62.3% 10yr Up 25.3%
Non-FV assault
400.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.7% 10yr Up 66.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.7 / 100k
2yr Up 192.2% 10yr Up 32.1%
Steal from vehicle
636.9 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Bendigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ravenswood VIC known for? +

Ravenswood VIC is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's historic goldfields region, situated between Bendigo and Harcourt. The former Junction Hotel, a historic local landmark on the site, was destroyed by fire in 2014.

How far is Ravenswood VIC from Melbourne? +

Ravenswood VIC is approximately 136 kilometres north of Melbourne, making it roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the Calder Freeway. It is just 17 kilometres south of Bendigo city.

Does Ravenswood VIC have public transport? +

Ravenswood itself has no local bus service, but Bendigo Station is approximately 17 kilometres to the north and provides regular V/Line train services to Melbourne Southern Cross Station, with a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.

What is the population of Ravenswood VIC? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ravenswood VIC has a population of 443 residents spread across approximately 67.5 square kilometres in the City of Greater Bendigo and Mount Alexander Shire.

Is Ravenswood VIC a good place to live? +

Ravenswood VIC is well suited to those seeking a spacious rural lifestyle within easy reach of Bendigo's services, hospitals, schools, and cultural attractions. The Calder Freeway also makes Melbourne accessible for less frequent commuting.

What is the postcode for Ravenswood VIC? +

The postcode for Ravenswood, Victoria is 3453.

Is Ravenswood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ravenswood is part of the Greater Bendigo LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Ravenswood? +

Ravenswood had a population of 443 at the 2021 Census.