Ravenswood

TAS 7250 · Launceston

3,804 (2021) → 3,853 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,804

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Ravenswood is a stable suburb in Launceston, TAS 7250, about 163km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Ravenswood are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 26/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Ravenswood has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

163.5 km

To Hobart CBD

4.7 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

3,804

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$858

vs NSW median-53.6%

Bachelor degree or higher12.8%

Born in Australia83.8%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,226 / 237 / 76

Top countries of birth: England (1.76%), Nepal (0.53%), New Zealand (0.45%), India (0.42%), Philippines (0.37%)

Top languages: Nepali (0.55%), German (0.29%), Spanish (0.29%), Thai (0.29%), Punjabi (0.16%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

Within 10km2 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 996 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Northern Support SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 940
Ravenswood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 830

Nearby (within 10km)

Waverley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 891
Newstead CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 948
Newstead Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1051
The Launceston Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1145
Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.2km
Launceston Church Grammar School - Junior CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.4km
Scotch Oakburn CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1117
St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1031
East Launceston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 1051
Launceston Big Picture SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 984
Queechy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4kmICSEA 946
St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 975

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

24Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C

Summer max

12.6°C

Winter max

660mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets

22 in suburbCafes/Rest.

1310 in suburbParks

11 in suburbPlaygrounds

6Pools

40 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

11 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

11 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

327 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (4.9 km)

Nearest vet4.3 km

Nearest airportLaunceston (14.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.53

Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.26

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.32%

Projected population 20413,955

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Launceston

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Frequently asked questions about Ravenswood

How far is Ravenswood from Hobart CBD?

Ravenswood is about 163.5 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Ravenswood?

Ravenswood has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 885 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Ravenswood?

Ravenswood has a transport score of 26/100 and 24 bus stops.