City of Greater Bendigo

Ravenswood South

VIC3453

Ravenswood South at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

76

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Ravenswood South.

Ravenswood South (3453) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria.

Ravenswood South has roughly 76 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Ravenswood South scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Ravenswood South's population at 76, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (110% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

76

Median age

45

Family households

76%

Lone person

10%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$265/wk

Owner occupied

110%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

76

Median age: 45

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

A Crimes against the person1 (50.0%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (50.0%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Ravenswood South.

Local schools for Ravenswood South

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Government School Catchment

Harcourt Valley Primary School

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Castlemaine North Primary School

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Castlemaine Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

422 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

29.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Ravenswood South.

What is the Ravenswood South postcode?
Ravenswood South is in the 3453 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
What is the average rent in Ravenswood South?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $265.
What schools are in Ravenswood South?
There are 20 schools serving Ravenswood South on this page, including Harcourt Valley Primary School, Castlemaine North Primary School, St Mary's School.
How walkable is Ravenswood South?
Ravenswood South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Ravenswood South?
Ravenswood South is close to Harcourt North, Harcourt, Barkers Creek, Woodbrook, Walmer.
What is the population of Ravenswood South?
Ravenswood South has approximately 76 residents. The median age is 45.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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