Western Australia · Postcode 6346
Ravensthorpe postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 431 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Ravensthorpe at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Ravensthorpe vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ravensthorpe | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,769 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $206 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Ravensthorpe is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6346. It lies roughly 431 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Ravensthorpe.
According to the 2021 Census, Ravensthorpe has a population of 580 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,769, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The Indigenous population is 19 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Ravensthorpe includes a median weekly rent of $206, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 211 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ravensthorpe scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Ravensthorpe include Ravensthorpe District High School and Jerdacuttup Primary School.
Ravensthorpe is part of the Esperance statistical area in Western Australia.
Ravensthorpe details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6346 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 580 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,769/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $995/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $206 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 2540.7 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 211 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.5817611 |
| Longitude | 120.0470203 |
| Distance from Perth | 431 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Esperance |
| Local Government | Ravensthorpe |
| Federal Electorate | O'Connor |
| State Electorate | Roe (Agricultural) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 126 (21.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 60 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 145 (25.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 168 (29.0%) |
| 65+ years | 88 (15.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 50 (8.6%) |
| Arthritis | 40 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 11 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (3.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 60 (30.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 73 (37.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 57 (28.9%) |
Schools in Ravensthorpe
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Ravensthorpe. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Ravensthorpe
Same Postcode (6346)
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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.