Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Ravenswood (Qld)

3,263 km²

Ravenswood (Qld) is characterised by modest household incomes and fewer university graduates than most areas.

It's also marked by far fewer renters than most areas and a slightly older population.

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📍 Ravenswood (Qld), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population297▼ -14.9%since 2011 Median age51 yrs▲ +10.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.4%People aged 65 and over22.6%Children under 158.1%People in a de facto relationship10.7%▼ -4.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (24%).

Older adults (45–64)34.7%

Young adults (25–44)25.3%

Seniors (65+)22.6%

Children (0–14)8.1%

Youth (15–24)5.1%

Marital status

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Married at 37%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (15%).

Married37%
Never married34%
Divorced15%
Separated8%
Widowed6%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by New Zealand (5%) and Italy (2%).

Australia60.6%

New Zealand3.0%

Italy1.0%

Ancestry

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Australian at 39%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (10%).

Australian34.3%

English29.3%

Irish8.8%

German8.1%

Scottish4.7%

Italian2.4%

Chinese1.0%

Language

People using another language at home1.0%

Language used at home

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (1%).

English only67.0%

Tagalog1.0%

Religion

People with no religion22.2%

Religious affiliation

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Christianity at 67%, followed by No religion (33%).

Christianity67%
No religion33%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1224.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher5.5%

Highest year of school

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Year 12 at 37%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 9 or below (24%).

Year 1224.0%

Year 1018.3%

Year 9 or below15.2%

Year 116.8%

Highest qualification level

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 59%, followed by Bachelor degree (16%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Certificate III / IV25.6%

Bachelor degree7.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma6.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Engineering & related at 39%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Agriculture & environment (12%).

Engineering & related14.7%

Society & culture6.4%

Agriculture & environment4.5%

Health4.5%

Education3.2%

Management & commerce2.6%

Natural & physical sciences1.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$718▲ +57.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$860▲ +13.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,458▲ +35.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.8%

Household income distribution

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (17%).

$650–$1,49931.4%

Under $65022.1%

$1,500–$2,99914.0%

$4,000 or more9.3%

$3,000–$3,9993.5%

Personal income distribution

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65030.1%

$650–$1,49916.9%

$1,500–$2,99915.8%

$3,000 or more5.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.3%People with a mental health condition6.1%People needing help with daily activities3.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (12%).

None39.7%

One condition14.8%

Two conditions7.7%

Three or more3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Asthma at 18%, followed by Diabetes (18%) and Arthritis (13%).

Asthma8.4%

Diabetes8.4%

Arthritis6.4%

Heart disease6.4%

Mental health6.1%

Other condition4.0%

Cancer3.0%

Lung condition2.4%

Dementia1.3%

Stroke1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.1%People providing unpaid care10.3%People caring for children unpaid10.7%People who served in the Defence Force3.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -4.8%since 2011 One-parent families7.5%People living alone46.5%▲ +34.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Couples without children at 47%, followed by Couples with children (41%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples without children47%
Couples with children41%
One-parent families7%
Other families5%

Household size

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is 1 person at 43%, followed by 2 people (40%) and 3 people (7%).

1 person46.5%

2 people44.2%

3 people8.1%

4 people5.8%

5 people4.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$140▼ -6.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$800▲ +22.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting8.1%Homes owned outright50.0%Separate (detached) houses97.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms48.8%▼ -7.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Owned outright at 54%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Other tenure (11%).

Owned outright54%
Owned with a mortgage26%
Other tenure11%
Rented9%

Types of homes

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Other dwelling (3%).

Separate house97%
Other dwelling3%

Bedrooms per home

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 32%, followed by 2 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms29.1%

2 bedrooms27.9%

4 bedrooms15.1%

1 bedroom10.5%

5 or more4.7%

Studio / none3.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $200128.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Under $1,000 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (50%).

Under $1,00033.3%

$1,000–$1,79933.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 46%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

1 vehicle43.2%

2 vehicles30.9%

3 vehicles14.8%

4 or more4.9%

How people get to work

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Car (driver) at 51%, followed by Worked at home (27%) and Walked (18%).

Car (driver)40.2%

Worked at home21.5%

Walked14.0%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.1%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.4%Labour-force participation43.8%Employed full-time71.0%

Industries people work in

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Mining at 42%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (31%) and Accommodation & food (8%).

Mining34.6%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing26.2%

Accommodation & food6.5%

Education & training6.5%

Manufacturing4.7%

Professional & technical4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Ravenswood (Qld), the largest group is Managers at 34%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (27%) and Labourers (16%).

Managers28.0%

Machinery operators & drivers22.4%

Labourers13.1%

Technicians & trades8.4%

Professionals7.5%

Clerical & administrative3.7%

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👥 Demographics & Identity