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Ravensdale

NSW 2259 • New South Wales

70
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
117.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Ravensdale

Ravensdale is a sparsely populated rural locality on the NSW Central Coast, situated approximately 20 kilometres north-west of Wyong in the Lake Macquarie–Central Coast hinterland. The locality covers a large area of around 117 square kilometres of forested hills, creek valleys, and rural properties within the Wyong state electorate. With a population of approximately 70 residents, Ravensdale is one of the quietest and most secluded localities on the Central Coast, offering a true bush retreat lifestyle.

Residents of Ravensdale enjoy an off-the-grid rural lifestyle, with properties typically consisting of acreage amid eucalypt bushland and natural creek systems. The Olney State Forest lies nearby, providing opportunities for trail riding, mountain biking, and bushwalking. Day-to-day essentials are accessed in Wyong or Tuggerah, which are within approximately 30 minutes by car. The Central Coast's beaches and the M1 Pacific Motorway corridor provide broader connectivity to Sydney and Newcastle for those willing to commute.

Ravensdale falls under postcode 2259 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2259
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Shortland
State Electorate
Wyong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.21°, 151.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
117.22 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wyong Station
20 km
N/A – drive only

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
Drive to Wyong Station (20 km) then ~75 min to Central
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hr via M1
By Car (Off-Peak)
1–1.5 hr

🛣️ Car essential to reach Wyong or Gosford; M1 Pacific Motorway accessible via Wyong

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; no public transport; vehicle required for all journeys

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Ravensdale by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Ravensdale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Ravensdale" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
70
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ravensdale NSW? +

Ravensdale is a rural locality on the NSW Central Coast, approximately 20 kilometres north-west of Wyong, postcode 2259.

Is Ravensdale serviced by public transport? +

Ravensdale has no public transport. The nearest train station is Wyong, about 20 kilometres away on the T1 Central Coast Line.

What is the Olney State Forest near Ravensdale? +

Olney State Forest is a large forested area near Ravensdale offering horse riding, trail running, and recreational access through native eucalypt bush on the Central Coast hinterland.