Ravenswood, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids RavenswoodWestern Australia |
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The Murray River at Ravenswood, October 2021
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| Population | 2,176 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1970 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6208 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Murray | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Murray-Wellington | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Canning | ||||||||||||||
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Ravenswood is a small town in the Peel region of Western Australia.
The town is located along Pinjarra Road and on the banks of the Murray River.
Population and demographics
In the 2016 Australian census, the total population of Ravenswood was 2,176 people; 49.17 percent were male and 50.83 percent were female. 69.21% of people were born in Australia. The second most common country of birth was England at 10.71%. 89.06% of people only spoke English at home. Christianity was the most common religious affiliation recorded at 53.49% while 34.19% of persons stated no religious affiliation. The median age of persons living in Ravenswood was 43. Of persons aged 15 years and over, 53.14% were married, 27.42% never married, 5.44% widowed, 9.8% divorced, and 4.25% separated.
The median total weekly household income was A$1,093.
