Ravensthorpe, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ravensthorpe, in the Shire Of Ravensthorpe local government area.
| Locality | Ravensthorpe |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Ravensthorpe |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -33.47295 |
| Longitude | 120.01443 |
| Population | 516 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 2540.6 km² |
| Elevation | 225 m |
| Postcode | 6346 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 424 km east-southeast |
Ravensthorpe is a locality in the Shire Of Ravensthorpe local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 516. The locality covers an area of 2540.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 225 m above sea level. It lies approximately 424 km east-southeast of Perth. Ravensthorpe is located at 33.4729°S, 120.0144°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6346. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Ravensthorpe rests in a landscape painted with the muted ochres and dusty greens of the Fitzgerald Biosphere. It lies 261.2 km north-east of Albany, WA (from Albany, WA: bearing 49°T), and is situated 43.7 km north of Hopetoun. The terrain here is a gentle swell, giving way to vast plains where hardy shrubs and wildflowers cling to the earth, their colours a vibrant surprise against the dry soil, especially after a good season. The air, carrying the dry scent of eucalypt and the faint salt tang from the coast, often hangs still, broken only by the whisper of wind through sparse trees. It’s a place where the sky feels immense, a boundless canvas that shifts from a pale, washed-out blue in the midday heat to a deep, bruised purple at dusk, with the stars emerging like scattered diamonds.
The story of Ravensthorpe is deeply entwined with the land’s bounty, first by the traditional custodians, and later by settlers drawn to its potential for agriculture. For decades, wheat and sheep farming have been the lifeblood of Ravensthorpe, the golden grain of the harvest season a familiar sight, and the wool of its flocks a constant hum of activity. More recently, the discovery of nickel has added another layer to its economy, a modern pulse beneath the older rhythms of the farm gate. The Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine, a significant operation, has brought a new dynamic to the district, a contrast to the quiet resilience of the surrounding farmland. The annual wildflower show, a spectacular display of the region's botanical diversity, draws visitors from far and wide, a burst of colour and life that celebrates the unique character of this country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ravensthorpe, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Ravensthorpe, in the Shire Of Ravensthorpe local government area.
Detailed location data for Ravensthorpe includes the postcode (6346), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Ravensthorpe), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ravensthorpe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |