Average rent in Ravenswood, TAS — 2026
Ravenswood is part of the Launceston council area and sits 163km out from the Hobart CBD, with around 3,804 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $225/week, which is below the Tasmania median of $293/week. About 50% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$225/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 3,804
- Median age
- 36
- Distance to Hobart
- 163 km
- Households renting
- 50%
- Separate houses
- 80%
- Flats / apartments
- 15%
- Born overseas
- 7%
- Top occupation
- Labourers
- LGA
- Launceston
ABS 2021
Renting in Ravenswood
Ravenswood runs cheaper than the Tasmania median — renters typically pay $225/week, about 23% under the state baseline of $293/week (ABS Census 2021). The standout figure is the renter share: 50% of households rent, well above the state-wide norm. That combination — lower rent plus renter-heavy — usually signals a more active rental market with quicker turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point. Housing mix is 80% separate houses and 15% flats. Population is around 3,804, median age 36, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 7% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb is 163km from Hobart. Stock moves fast — staying flexible on inspection times pays off.
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