Ravenswood

TAS 7250 • Rest of TAS

3,804
Population (2021)
$25,792
Median Income
10.02 km²
Area
87m
Elevation

About Ravenswood

Ravenswood is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Tasmania, located within the Launceston (City) area. With a population of 3,804 and a median income of $25,792, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 10.02 km² at an elevation of 87m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of TAS.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Ravenswood provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Ravenswood falls under postcode 7250 and is governed by Launceston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Windermere) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
7250
Urban Area
Launceston
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-41.42°, 147.18°
Statistical Area
Rest of TAS
Area
10.02 km²
Elevation
87m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$225
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$867
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,625
Census 2021
3,804
4.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,568
Income 2021
$25,792
14.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,189
Born Overseas 249

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 67
  • 2. Nepal 20
  • 3. New Zealand 17
  • 4. India 16
  • 5. Philippines 14
  • 6. Thailand 12
  • 7. China 10
  • 8. Scotland 9
  • 9. Malaysia 8
  • 10. United States 8
  • 11. Netherlands 7
  • 12. Pakistan 7
  • 13. Papua New Guinea 6
  • 14. Sri Lanka 6
  • 15. Italy 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,763
Australian 1,645
Australian Aboriginal 351
Irish 290
Scottish 260
German 101
Dutch 37
Italian 34
Chinese 25
Filipino 18

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,924
Both parents born in Australia
303
Both parents born overseas
237
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
56.9%
Christianity
31.7%
Hinduism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
266 (7.0%)
5-14 years
551 (14.5%)
15-19 years
242 (6.4%)
20-24 years
265 (7.0%)
25-34 years
524 (13.8%)
35-44 years
389 (10.2%)
45-54 years
516 (13.6%)
55-64 years
412 (10.8%)
65-74 years
386 (10.1%)
75-84 years
230 (6.0%)
85+ years
28 (0.7%)

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