Ravenswood, WA 6208 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ravenswood is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6208, home to 2,483 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Murray local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$325 /wk
Population2,483
Median age41
Area54.2 km²
To CBD75 km
LGAMurray

Demographics

Population
2,483
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$1,272 /week
Median personal income
$613 /week
Median family income
$1,619 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Murray
Statistical region (SA4)
Mandurah
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Canning
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$325 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • Austin Cove Baptist College Combined · Independent
  • Pinjarra Primary School Primary · Government
  • Carcoola Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Carter St After Nancarrow Wy bus · 449 m
  • Carter St Before Hayes Ct bus · 459 m
  • Nancarrow Way Before Carter St bus · 533 m
  • Nancarrow Way After Carter St bus · 539 m
  • Bibbulmun Mndr Before Jimjam Cr bus · 627 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 8 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 78.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 93.1% of the 1,610 resolvable premises in Ravenswood. 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: 93.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 6.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Mandurah District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ravenswood?

Ravenswood (WA 6208) had 2,483 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Murray local government area.

What is the median rent in Ravenswood?

The median advertised rent in Ravenswood is $325/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ravenswood?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ravenswood covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Austin Cove Baptist College (3.8 km), Pinjarra Primary School (5.9 km), Carcoola Primary School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ravenswood?

Ravenswood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (93.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ravenswood?

Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Ravenswood?

In Ravenswood, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (78.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Ravenswood?

14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ravenswood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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