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Ravenswood South Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ravenswood South Compares
Ravenswood South vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ravenswood South | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,583 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $265 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,850 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Ravenswood South is a locality 115 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3453. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Mount Alexander.
According to the 2021 Census, Ravenswood South has a population of 76 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,583, below the VIC average.
Housing in Ravenswood South includes a median weekly rent of $265, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,850, with 29 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ravenswood South scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Ravenswood South is part of the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton statistical area in Victoria.
Ravenswood South Details
| Postcode | 3453 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 76 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,583/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $265 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,850 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 12.0 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 29 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -36.9523424 |
| Longitude | 144.2364525 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 115 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Mount Alexander |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (5.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (27.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 18 (23.7%) |
| 65+ years | 17 (22.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 10 (13.2%) |
| Asthma | 7 (9.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (3.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6 (18.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (40.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 13 (40.6%) |
Suburbs Near Ravenswood South
Same Postcode (3453)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.