Ravenshoe
QLD 4888 • Rest of QLD
About Ravenshoe
Ravenshoe is a small rural town on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, situated at an elevation of 938 metres, making it one of the highest towns in the state. With a population of around 1,330 residents, the town has a median age of 52 and a strong Australian and English heritage community. Ravenshoe also has a notable Indigenous population, with Aboriginal people making up about 19% of residents. The town serves as a gateway to the surrounding tropical rainforests and national parks of the Wet Tropics.
Life in Ravenshoe centres around its natural surroundings, with attractions including Millstream Falls — Australia's widest waterfall — and nearby Tully Falls and Windy Hill Wind Farm. The town has a relaxed, close-knit community atmosphere that appeals to retirees, tree-changers, and those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle. Local amenities include a primary and secondary school, shops along the main street, and community sporting facilities. The cooler highland climate provides a welcome contrast to the tropical heat of the coast below.
Ravenshoe falls under postcode 4888 and is governed by Tablelands Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hill electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Trans North — Atherton / Cairns 45 min to Atherton, 2.5 hrs to Cairns
Commute to Cairns
🛣️ Remote tablelands town; Cairns is the nearest major city. Limited public transport.
Small rural town where most errands require a car, though the compact town centre is walkable.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Moore Street
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6 Moffatt Street
Housing 2021 Census
19 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 39
- 2. New Zealand 29
- 3. Germany 16
- 4. United States 10
- 5. Zimbabwe 6
- 6. Canada 4
- 7. Netherlands 4
- 8. Papua New Guinea 4
- 9. South Africa 4
- 10. Philippines 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)