Ravenswood (Tas.)

Ravenswood is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Feb 2026, Ravenswood's population is estimated at around 3978. This reflects an increase of 174 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3804. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3969 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of additional 50 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 397 persons per square kilometer. Ravenswood's growth since the 2021 census, at 4.6%, exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.2%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 40% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are adopted with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median for non-metropolitan areas nationally by 2041, with Ravenswood expected to gain 308 persons, reflecting a total increase of 7.5% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Ravenswood recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Ravenswood has experienced around 17 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 89 homes. So far in FY-26, four approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built over this period has resulted in an average of 2.5 new residents per year, reflecting robust demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $250,000.

This financial year has seen $80,000 in commercial approvals, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Ravenswood shows comparable new home approvals per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. Recent construction comprises 85% standalone homes and 15% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

The estimated population count of 362 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Ravenswood will gain approximately 299 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Ravenswood has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Ravenswood Subdivision, Housing Land Supply Ravenswood Order, 38A Faulkner Road Rural Living Rezoning and Subdivision, UTAS Stadium Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Ravenswood face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Ravenswood's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 13.7% as of September 2025, higher than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.8%. There were 1,385 residents employed while the participation rate was 51.1%, lower than Rest of Tas.'s 58.6%.

Only 2.5% of residents worked from home as per Census responses. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. The area specialises in administrative & support roles with an employment share 2.6 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 2.9% compared to 8.4% regionally.

Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Ravenswood's labour force decreased by 2.6%, with employment declining similarly, keeping unemployment stable. Rest of Tas., however, saw employment grow by 0.7% and labour force increase by 0.5%, with a fall in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ravenswood's employment mix suggests local growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released in financial year 2023, Ravenswood had a median income among taxpayers of $34,458. The average income stood at $43,337. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $49,689 and $59,358 across Rest of Tas. respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Ravenswood would be approximately $37,766 (median) and $47,497 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Ravenswood all fall between the 0th and 3rd percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that the $400 - 799 bracket dominates with 34.5% of residents (1,372 people), differing from metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 28.5%. The prevalence of lower-income residents indicates constrained household budgets across much of Ravenswood. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 3rd percentile nationally.

Ravenswood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Ravenswood, as per the latest Census evaluation, 79.7% of dwellings were houses while 20.3% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Non-Metro Tas., where 89.9% of dwellings were houses and 10.1% were other types. Home ownership in Ravenswood stood at 22.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.4% and rented ones at 51.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, significantly lower than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. The median weekly rent in Ravenswood was recorded as $225, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s figure of $250. Nationally, Ravenswood's mortgage repayments were considerably lower at $867 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Ravenswood features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households comprise 63.0% of all households, including 18.7% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 24.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 37.0%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Tas.

Ravenswood faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 7.4%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 5.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.4% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 6.0% and certificates at 29.4%. Educational participation is high, with 29.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.1% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Ravenswood has 25 active public transport stops, all offering bus services. These stops are served by 45 different routes, facilitating a total of 2,036 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 157 meters from the nearest stop. Most Ravenswood residents commute outward daily, primarily using cars (91%). On average, there are 1.1 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average. Only 2.5% of residents work from home (as per the 2021 Census).

The service frequency averages 290 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 81 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Ravenswood is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Ravenswood faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch through mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 44% of the total population (around 1,764 people), compared to 49.1% in Rest of Tas.

and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (13.4%) and asthma (12.6%), while 54.2% report no medical ailments, compared to 62.0% in Rest of Tas. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to high chronic condition rates. Ravenswood has 16.6% of residents aged 65 and over (660 people), lower than the 24.9% in Rest of Tas. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

The latest Census data sees Ravenswood placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Ravenswood's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.4% of its population being Australian citizens, born in Australia (92.8%), and speaking English only at home (96.3%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 35.0% of Ravenswood's population. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which constituted 0.8% compared to 0.7% across the rest of Tasmania.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (36.6%), Australian (34.1%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.3%). There were also notable differences in the representation of Korean (0.1% vs 0.1%), Sri Lankan (0.1% vs 0.1%), and Lebanese (0.1% vs 0.0%) ethnic groups compared to regional averages.

Ravenswood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Ravenswood's median age is 36, which is lower than the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 and the national norm of 38. The 5-14 age group makes up 14.9% of Ravenswood's population, higher than the Rest of Tas., while the 65-74 cohort comprises 8.8%, lower than the Rest of Tas. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.3% to 14.3%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.5% to 11.5%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 10.1% to 8.8%. By 2041, Ravenswood's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 15 to 24 group is expected to grow by 14%, reaching 650 people from the current 568. Meanwhile, population declines are forecast for the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 cohorts.