Overall score
Mowbray
42.8/100
Ravenswood
42.6/100
Mowbray vs Ravenswood, TAS Suburb Comparison
Mowbray for schools; Ravenswood for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MowbrayRavenswood
Crime rate
Mowbray
120.4 / 1k
Ravenswood
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mowbray
90
Ravenswood
86
Population
Mowbray
4,048
Ravenswood
3,804
Metric leadMowbray 4Ravenswood 43 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesRavenswood
- 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 | 42.8/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.2/100 | 75.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 7 | 25 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 86 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 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 nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community, whereas Ravenswood is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Mowbray the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ravenswood.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.