Ravenswood

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 AreaSearch's analysis, Ravenswood's population is around 3,978 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 174 people (4.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,804 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,969 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 50 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 397 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Ravenswood's 4.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.2%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 39.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australia's regional areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 308 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 7.5% in total 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

Ravenswood has averaged around 17 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling 89 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.5 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting solid demand that supports property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $131,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. There have also been $80,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against the Rest of Tas., Ravenswood has similar development levels (per person), preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas, though development activity has moderated in recent periods. New building activity shows 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 365 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low-activity development environment.

Future projections show Ravenswood adding 299 residents by 2041 (from 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 limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 11thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 9 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Ravenswood Subdivision, Housing Land Supply Ravenswood Order, 38A Faulkner Road Rural Living Rezoning and Subdivision, and UTAS Stadium Redevelopment, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Ravenswood has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with diverse sector representation, and an unemployment rate of 13.4%. As of December 2025, 1,390 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 9.6% above Regional Tas.'s rate of 3.8%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (51.1% compared to Regional Tas.'s 58.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 2.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in administrative & support, with employment levels at 2.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 2.9% versus the regional average of 8.4%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.0% while employment declined by 1.1%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Tas. experienced employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 1.5%, with a 0.3 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Ravenswood. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Ravenswood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for FY-23 reveals that income in the Ravenswood SA2 is below the national average, with the median assessed at $36,616 while the average income stands at $45,603. This contrasts with Regional Tas.'s figures of a median income of $49,689 and an average income of $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $40,131 (median) and $49,981 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Ravenswood all fall between the 0th and 3rd percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows 34.5% of the population (1,372 individuals) fall within the $400 - 799 income range, unlike trends in the metropolitan region where 28.5% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. The prevalence of lower-income residents (46.9% under $800/week) indicates constrained household budgets across much of the area. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 3rd percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Ravenswood, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 79.7% houses and 20.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Tas.'s 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Ravenswood lagged that of Regional Tas. at 22.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (26.4%) or rented (51.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Regional Tas. average at $867, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $225, compared to Regional Tas.'s $1,274 and $250. Nationally, Ravenswood's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 63.0% of all households, comprising 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 of 2.3 people matches the Regional Tas. average.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (7.4%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 5.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.5%) and graduate diplomas (0.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 35.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (6.0%) and certificates (29.4%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 25 active transport stops operating within Ravenswood, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 45 individual routes, collectively providing 2,036 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 157 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 2.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 290 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 81 weekly trips per individual 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

Critical health challenges are evident across Ravenswood, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~1,845 people). This compares to 49.1% across Regional Tas. The national average is 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 13.4 and 12.6% of residents, respectively, while 54.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.6% of residents aged 65 and over (661 people), which is lower than the 24.9% in Regional Tas. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 89.4% of its population being citizens, 92.8% born in Australia, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Ravenswood is Christianity, which makes up 35.0% of people in Ravenswood. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.8% of the population, compared to 0.7% across Regional Tas..

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ravenswood are English, comprising 36.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 34.1% of the population, and Australian Aboriginal, comprising 7.3% of the population.

Ravenswood's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 36, Ravenswood is notably under the Regional Tas. figure of 45 and is modestly under the national norm of 38. The 15 - 24 age group shows strong representation at 14.3% compared to Regional Tas., whereas the 65 - 74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.8%. Following the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.3% to 14.3% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 11.6% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 10.1% to 8.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Ravenswood's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. Leading the demographic shift, the 15 to 24 group will grow by 14% (79 people), reaching 650 from 570. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 65 to 74 and 35 to 44 cohorts.