Question 1

Is Ravensthorpe a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Ravensthorpe is a small rural service town on WA’s south coast set among wheat and sheep country and surrounded by mallee and coastal heath. It sits near Fitzgerald River National Park, so wildflower season and outdoor recreation are part of local life, while a compact main street provides essential shops, a hotel and community facilities. Housing ranges from modest weatherboard and brick homes in town to larger farm and rural residential blocks on the outskirts, and the South Coast Highway links residents and visitors.

About 580 people live in Ravensthorpe, with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $1,769 a week (roughly $92,000 a year). Families are dominated by couples, making up more than four in five families, and around two in three homes are owner-occupied. The Shire is progressing early planning for a skate, BMX and scooter park and a regional botanical garden, and is seeking providers for medical services. That mix tends to suit farmers, people working in regional services or tourism, and retirees looking for a quieter pace; whether it suits you depends on what you’re after.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Ravensthorpe?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Ravensthorpe run to about $378 a week. Against the typical local household income recorded at the last Census of $1,769 a week, that rent would take roughly 21.4% of a household's weekly income, which is a moderate share. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters when judging how costly the suburb feels to you.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Ravensthorpe a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in Ravensthorpe, house values edged down 1.9% while house rents rose 5.0%. The price movement is a slight fall, whereas the rent change is a solid rise, so rental income has been the stronger performer on the housing side this year.

If rental income is your priority, the rise in house rents is the figure that will matter most to you. If you are focused on capital growth, note the small decline in house values; whether that balance fits your goals and circumstances is for you to weigh up.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-1.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	71	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$378	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	5.0%	N/A

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