City of Greater Bendigo

Ravenswood

VIC3453

Ravenswood at a glance

Population

1,852

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Ravenswood.

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

Ravenswood has roughly 1,852 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Ravenswood's population at 1,852, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

1,852

Median age

49

Family households

Lone person

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)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

1,852

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

37

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences19 (51.4%)
A Crimes against the person9 (24.3%)
C Drug offences4 (10.8%)
E Justice procedures offences4 (10.8%)
D Public order and security offences1 (2.7%)

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

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Ravenswood.

Local schools for Ravenswood

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Government School Catchment

Big Hill Primary School

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Lockwood South Primary School

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Lockwood 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.

What is the Ravenswood postcode?
Ravenswood is in the 3453 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
What is the average rent in Ravenswood?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Ravenswood?
There are 7 schools serving Ravenswood on this page, including Big Hill Primary School, Lockwood South Primary School, Lockwood Primary School.
What suburbs are near Ravenswood?
Ravenswood is close to Lockwood South, Big Hill, Mandurang South, Lansell Plaza, Lockwood.
What is the population of Ravenswood?
Ravenswood has approximately 1,852 residents. The median age is 49.

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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