City of Greater Bendigo
Ravenswood
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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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
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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
1,852
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
37
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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
Education
Schools in Ravenswood.
Local schools for Ravenswood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Big Hill Primary School
Lockwood South Primary School
Lockwood Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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