Ravensthorpe, WA 6346 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ravensthorpe is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6346, home to 580 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Jerramungup local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 447 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 580
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,769 /week
- Median personal income
- $995 /week
- Median family income
- $1,968 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Ravensthorpe
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Outback (South)
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Durack
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $206 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Ravensthorpe District High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Transwa Bay Transwa Ravensthorpe
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 81.0% of the 343 resolvable premises in Ravensthorpe. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 81.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 18.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ravensthorpe?
Ravensthorpe (WA 6346) had 580 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Ravensthorpe local government area.
What is the median rent in Ravensthorpe?
The median advertised rent in Ravensthorpe is $206/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ravensthorpe?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Ravensthorpe covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ravensthorpe District High School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ravensthorpe?
Ravensthorpe is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (81% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ravensthorpe?
Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Ravensthorpe?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ravensthorpe centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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