Ravenswood TAS

Postcode 7250 · Launceston LGA

Ravenswood is a smaller suburb in Tasmania within the Launceston local government area (postcode 7250). With a population of 3,804, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $45K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Ravenswood is $350,000, having remained flat 0% over the past year. Units have a median price of $354,000 (+53.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $390. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.

Ravenswood is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 880, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 24 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Ravenswood offers a gross rental yield of 5.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($350K/$750K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +0.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.8% High Yield
Price vs State$350K/$750K Below Median
Affordability7.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+0.0% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$43,740
Mean Income$45,199
Earners1,822
YoY Change+8.3%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$350K
0% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$354K
53.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$225
POPULATION
3,804
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$858
Personal Income /wk$496
Mortgage /mth$867
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops24
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA880
Total Students371
Government2
Ravenswood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 829
Northern Support SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 931
Data: 2024