Overall score
Mowbray
53.6/100
Ravenswood
55.1/100
Mowbray vs Ravenswood, TAS suburb comparison
Mowbray for families and schools; Ravenswood for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MowbrayRavenswood
Crime rate
Mowbray
2011.1 / 1k
Ravenswood
2090.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mowbray
87
Ravenswood
86
Population
Mowbray
4,048
Ravenswood
3,804
Metric leadMowbray 3Ravenswood 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMowbray
- Best for investmentRavenswood
- Best for best valueRavenswood
- Best for best schoolsMowbray
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Mowbray | Ravenswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 2011.1 / 1k | 2090.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 25 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 86 |
| Population | 4,048 | 3,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Mowbray is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Ravenswood is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Mowbray pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Ravenswood is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Ravenswood, while Mowbray remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.