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NSW · Warren Council

Ravenswood (NSW), NSW, 2824

Desirability index

15.7/100

#796 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ravenswood (NSW) is a small locality in the Warren area, home to around 444 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 403 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-12%), roughly 907.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $328, 11 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
444
Median age
57
Median household income / week
$930
Dwelling vacancy
22.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
47 of 206
Median monthly mortgage
$779
Employment rate
30.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
16 / 6 / 3

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

All types (January to March 2026)
$328

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
403
Against the person
118
Against property
141
Rate per 1,000 residents
907.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 4 residents
State safety percentile
32.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-12%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order36
  • Breach Bail Conditions25
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault29
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment48
  • Malicious Damage To Property34

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Public transport

11 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Orchard St After Roland St
  • Orchard St At River Av
  • Orchard St Before Mageibra Pl
  • Roland St At Garden Av
  • Roland St At Garden Av

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

7 planning-related records

2025· 1 proposal

  • August 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    29A GILLENDOON STREET RAVENSWOOD 2824Determined
2024· 2 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Hotel or motel accommodation; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure
    3 COONAMBLE ROAD RAVENSWOOD 2824Determined

  • October 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Residential Accommodation
    15 JOHNS AVENUE RAVENSWOOD 2824Determined
2023· 2 proposals

  • November 2023

  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    17 JOHNS AVENUE RAVENSWOOD 2824Determined

  • October 2023

  • Dwelling
    15 JOHNS AVENUE RAVENSWOOD 2824Determined
2022· 2 proposals

  • July 2022

  • Other
    2-4 RIVERVIEW STREET RAVENSWOOD 2824Determined

  • June 2022

  • Dwelling
    Doctor Kater Drive, Warren NSW 2824Determined

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Warren Sporting and Cultural CentreCommunity centre

    Udora Road

  • LibertyPetrol station

    Coonamble Road, Ravenswood

  • Uncle Clarrie's FuelPetrol station

    Coonamble Road, Ravenswood

  • Oxley ParkPublic toilets
  • Sanitary Dump Station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

2 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Oxley Park / Victoria ParkPark
  • Ravenswood ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
On site
  • Warren Multi Purpose Health ServiceDoctor Kater Drivehospital

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
2
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
15.7/100
Cohort rank
#796 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Orchard St After Roland Sttransport
  • Orchard St At River Avtransport
  • Orchard St Before Mageibra Pltransport
  • Roland St At Garden Avtransport
  • Roland St At Garden Avtransport
  • Warren Multi Purpose Health ServicehealthDoctor Kater Drivehospital
  • Oxley Park / Victoria Parkgovernmentpark
  • Ravenswood Parkgovernmentpark
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carportplanning29A GILLENDOON STREET RAVENSWOOD 2824Lodged 04 Aug 2025 · Determined
  • Dwellingplanning15 JOHNS AVENUE RAVENSWOOD 2824Lodged 12 Oct 2023 · Determined

Data sources & freshness

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