Ravenshoe, QLD: suburb profile
The population of Ravenshoe QLD is 1,332 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ravenshoe is $483 per week ($25,116 per year). Median rent in Ravenshoe is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Ravenshoe has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Ravenshoe has a population density of 9.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Ravenshoe is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ravenshoe is $1,000.
There were 501 recorded offences in Ravenshoe in 2025-26, a rate of 376 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (134 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Ravenshoe Population
1,332 residents at the 2021 Census.
Ravenshoe Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Ravenshoe Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Ravenshoe Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Ravenshoe Housing Tenure
Of the 519 occupied private dwellings in Ravenshoe at the 2021 Census, 27.9% were rented, 46.6% owned outright and 18.9% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Ravenshoe Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Ravenshoe Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Ravenshoe Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Ravenshoe Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Ravenshoe Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Ravenshoe Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Ravenshoe Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Ravenshoe Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Ravenshoe Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Ravenshoe Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Ravenshoe School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Ravenshoe Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Ravenshoe Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Ravenshoe Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Ravenshoe How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Ravenshoe Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Ravenshoe Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Ravenshoe Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Ravenshoe Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Ravenshoe Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Ravenshoe Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Ravenshoe Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Ravenshoe Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Ravenshoe Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Ravenshoe Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Ravenshoe When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Ravenshoe Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Ravenshoe Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Ravenshoe Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Ravenshoe Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Ravenshoe Crime Statistics
501 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).
Ravenshoe Schools
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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29% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.
Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.
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Ravenshoe vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Ravenshoe is $483 a week, 35% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,423rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $70 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 29.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 52, 10 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Ravenshoe | Typical QLD | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $483/wk | $747/wk | −35% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $859/wk | $1,593/wk | −46% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $250/wk | $320/wk | −22% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,000/mo | $1,625/mo | −38% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 52 | 42 | +10 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 29.1% | 20.4% | +8.7 pts | 20.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ravenshoe
What is the population of Ravenshoe QLD?
The population of Ravenshoe QLD is 1,332 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 9.6 people per km². Ravenshoe is ranked #3,560 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Ravenshoe?
The median personal income in Ravenshoe QLD is $483 per week, or $25,116 per year. The median household income is $859 per week. Family income is $1,116 per week. Ravenshoe is ranked #8,390 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Ravenshoe?
Median rent in Ravenshoe QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Rent represents 29.1% of household income, which is considered moderate. Ravenshoe ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Ravenshoe?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ravenshoe QLD is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Ravenshoe?
The median age in Ravenshoe QLD is 52 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Ravenshoe a good suburb to live in?
Ravenshoe is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,332. The median income is $483/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32396. All dollar figures in AUD.