Ravenswood (WA)

Ravenswood lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Ravenswood's population, as estimated by AreaSearch using ABS updates and new addresses validated since Nov 2025, is around 3,112. This figure reflects a 629 person increase (25.3%) from the 2021 Census total of 2,483 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 2,951 residents based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and an additional 194 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level results in a density ratio of 57 persons per square kilometer. Ravenswood's growth rate exceeded both national average (8.9%) and state levels, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project an above median growth for the suburb of Ravenswood (WA), with an expected expansion to 3,755 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 11.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Ravenswood among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Ravenswood shows an average of around 35 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, approximately 176 homes were approved, with a further 29 approved so far in FY26. This results in an average of 2.1 people moving to the area per new home constructed over these five financial years.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $425,000. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $8.9 million have been registered, indicating Ravenswood's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Perth, Ravenswood has slightly more development, with 10.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This activity is substantially higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location.

The area shows a traditional low density character, with 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% townhouses or apartments. With around 50 people per dwelling approval, Ravenswood exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ravenswood is expected to grow by approximately 361 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Ravenswood has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Five projects may significantly affect the area's performance: Ravenswood Waters Estate, Ravenswood Green Private Estate, Everleigh Estate - Ravenswood, and Ravenswood Neighbourhood Centre. These are the key initiatives identified by AreaSearch as potentially impactful.

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Employment performance in Ravenswood exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Ravenswood has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, heavily represented in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 7.5% over the previous year.

This rate is 0.9% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. The workforce participation rate in Ravenswood is 51.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Major industries employing residents include mining, healthcare & social assistance, and construction. Mining is particularly strong, with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are underrepresented at 3.5% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 7.5% and labour force grew by 6.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight rise in unemployment to 4%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ravenswood's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.4% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Ravenswood's median income among taxpayers is $53,270. The average income is $71,337. Both figures are above the national average. Comparing to Greater Perth, Ravenswood's median is lower at $58,380, but its average is higher at $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Ravenswood would be approximately $60,834 (median) and $81,467 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Ravenswood fall between the 13th and 18th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $400 - 799 earnings band captures 28.6% of the community (890 individuals), unlike trends in the broader area where 32.0% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 13th percentile.

Ravenswood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Ravenswood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.0% houses and 3.9% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Perth metro's 85.0% houses and 15.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ravenswood stood at 29.6%, with mortgaged properties at 53.3% and rented ones at 17.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with Perth metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $325, compared to Perth metro's $300. Nationally, Ravenswood's mortgage repayments were lower than Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Ravenswood has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 72.3% of all households, consisting of 26.2% couples with children, 34.6% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.7%, with lone person households at 26.6% and group households making up 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which aligns with the Greater Perth average.

The educational profile of Ravenswood exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 7.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (37.6%). Educational participation is high at 28.3%, with 13.0% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Schools appear to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring residents to access them in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Ravenswood has 24 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These are covered by three routes that together offer 112 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good, with residents on average 329 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes, translating to about four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Ravenswood is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Ravenswood faces significant health challenges, as indicated by its health data.

Both younger and older age groups have high prevalence rates for common health conditions. Approximately 56% (~1,727 people) of Ravenswood's total population has private health cover, which is notably high. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 11.3% of residents) and mental health issues (9.1%). In comparison, 60.0% of Ravenswood residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.6% across Greater Perth. Ravenswood has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.4% (883 people) than the general population. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with the overall health profile of the population.

Ravenswood ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ravenswood had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 78.6% of its population born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 44.4% of Ravenswood's population. Notably, Judaism had no representation in Ravenswood, matching Greater Perth's 0%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (36.6%), Australian (31.9%), and Scottish (8.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Dutch was overrepresented at 2.0% compared to the regional average of 1.6%, New Zealanders were at 0.9% versus 1.0%, and Maori at 0.7% against a regional average of 1.2%.

Ravenswood hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Ravenswood's median age is 41 years, which is significantly higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and slightly older than the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 75-84 age cohort is notably over-represented in Ravenswood at 11.5%, while the 45-54 age group is under-represented at 8.7%. This concentration of the 75-84 age group is well above the national average of 6.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 10.4% to 11.4% of Ravenswood's population, while the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.3% to 12.2%. Demographic modeling indicates that Ravenswood's age profile will change significantly by 2041. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 65%, adding 233 residents to reach a total of 591. This demographic aging trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 89% of the anticipated population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts.