Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Ravenswood TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ravenswood, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ravenswood TAS is 3,804 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ravenswood is $496 per week ($25,792 per year). Median rent in Ravenswood is $225 per week ($975 per month). Ravenswood has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Ravenswood has a population density of 379.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ravenswood is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ravenswood is $867.

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Ravenswood Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ravenswood Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$496/wk

$25,792 per year

#8219 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

36years

2 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ravenswood Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (1,835) Female 51.8% (1,972)

Population Density

379.8

people per km²

3,804 people · 10.0 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,104

Family income/wk

Ravenswood Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ravenswood Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.3% 331 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.7% 399 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Ravenswood Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

England

1.8%

India

0.7%

China

0.4%

Germany

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Ravenswood Religion

No Religion

60.3%

Anglican

14.3%

Not stated

9.7%

Catholic

9.1%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.7%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Baptist

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ravenswood Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

41.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Ravenswood Languages Spoken at Home

Other

23.2%

IAL Nepali

21.4%

SAL Oth

10.7%

IAL Punjabi

10.7%

IAL Sinhal

8.9%

German

8.9%

SAL Tot

8.9%

Urdu

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Ravenswood Employment

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Employed full-time

21.4% 572 people

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Employed part-time

20.7% 554 people

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Unemployed

7.6% 202 people

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Not in labour force

50.3% 1,344 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Ravenswood Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.6%

Bachelor Degree

12.8%

Certificate I/II

10.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Ravenswood Occupation

Community & Personal Service

26.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.9%

Labourers

15.9%

Professionals

11.2%

Clerical & Administrative

9.8%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

Managers

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Ravenswood Field of Study

Society & Culture

25.4%

Management & Commerce

20.5%

Engineering

15.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

Health

7.8%

Education

7.3%

Architecture & Building

5.6%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Information Technology

1.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Ravenswood Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ravenswood Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

12.7%

$500-$649/wk

9.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.2%

$4,000+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ravenswood Marital Status

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Married

29.0% 865

↔️

Separated

5.1% 153

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Divorced

11.4% 339

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Widowed

5.3% 159

👤

Never married

49.2% 1,466

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ravenswood Ancestry

English

37.2%

Australian

34.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.4%

Irish

6.1%

Scottish

5.5%

Other

4.3%

German

2.1%

Dutch

0.8%

Italian

0.7%

Chinese

0.5%

Filipino

0.4%

Indian

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ravenswood School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

46.6%

Secondary — Government

27.7%

Vocational Education

10.3%

Pre-school

6.9%

Primary — Catholic

4.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.4%

Secondary — Catholic

1.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Ravenswood Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.5% 737

✅

No need for assistance

89.5% 6,273

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ravenswood Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.7% 295

—

Not a volunteer

89.3% 2,458

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ravenswood Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$300-$449/mo

5.1%

$450-$599/mo

8.1%

$600-$799/mo

17.2%

$800-$999/mo

26.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

6.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

4.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ravenswood How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.8%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Car (passenger)

8.2%

Bus

2.3%

Walked only

1.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.9%

Truck

0.8%

Bicycle

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ravenswood Car Ownership

0 vehicles

15.2%

1 vehicle

38.9%

2 vehicles

30.3%

3 vehicles

9.9%

4+ vehicles

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ravenswood Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.8%

2 bedrooms

15.7%

3 bedrooms

69.3%

4 bedrooms

5.7%

5 bedrooms

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ravenswood Population Mobility

11.1%

moved in the last year

31.9%

moved in the last 5 years

14.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ravenswood Indigenous Population

11.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

797

Indigenous residents

6,250

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ravenswood Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

621

Asthma

230

Arthritis

172

Lung condition

154

Diabetes

132

Heart disease

105

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ravenswood Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

12.7%

$300-$399/wk

9.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.1%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ravenswood Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

28.6%

One parent — children under 15

24.3%

Couple — no children

21.9%

One parent — no children under 15

12.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ravenswood Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

3.2% 89

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Never served

96.7% 2,689

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ravenswood Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 420

—

Did not provide

84.6% 2,310

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ravenswood Children Ever Born

No children

25.8%

1 child

13.3%

2 children

25.3%

3 children

19.9%

4 children

10.7%

5+ children

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Ravenswood When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Ravenswood Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

21.9%

15–29 hours

11.6%

30+ hours

10.6%

Did not do domestic work

37.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ravenswood Household Size

1 person

33.4%

2 persons

31.2%

3 persons

16.3%

4 persons

11.5%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ravenswood Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,024

Moved from TAS

265

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ravenswood Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.7%

Step family — no other children

10.8%

Blended family — no other children

10.5%

Other couple — children only

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ravenswood Schools

schools nearby

government

976

avg ICSEA score

1,435

total students

The Launceston Preparatory School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 112 students

1143

ICSEA

Newstead Christian School Independent

Combined · Prep-10 · 93 students

1080

ICSEA

St Thomas More's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 315 students

1033

ICSEA

Newstead College Government

Secondary · 11-12 · 422 students

947

ICSEA

Northern Support School Government

Combined · K-12 · 107 students

931

ICSEA

Waverley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 122 students

870

ICSEA

Ravenswood Heights Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 264 students

829

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ravenswood Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $858/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Ravenswood

Your weekly income

≈ $3,718/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $633/wk

Rent share 26.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ravenswood

What is the population of Ravenswood TAS?

The population of Ravenswood TAS is 3,804 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 379.8 people per km².Ravenswood is ranked #2,001 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ravenswood?

The median personal income in Ravenswood TAS is $496 per week, or $25,792 per year.The median household income is $858 per week.Family income is $1,104 per week.Ravenswood is ranked #8,219 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ravenswood?

Median rent in Ravenswood TAS is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Ravenswood ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ravenswood?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ravenswood TAS is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ravenswood?

The median age in Ravenswood TAS is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ravenswood a good suburb to live in?

Ravenswood is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 3,804.The median income is $496/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60538. All dollar figures in AUD.