Overall score
Newstead
65.2/100
Ravenswood
55.1/100
Newstead vs Ravenswood, TAS suburb comparison
Newstead for retirees and families; Ravenswood for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewsteadRavenswood
Crime rate
Newstead
1497.2 / 1k
Ravenswood
2090.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newstead
169
Ravenswood
86
Population
Newstead
5,617
Ravenswood
3,804
Metric leadNewstead 7Ravenswood 3across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNewstead
- Best for familiesNewstead
- Best for investmentRavenswood
- Best for best valueRavenswood
- Best for best schoolsNewstead
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 | Newstead | Ravenswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.2/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 1497.2 / 1k | 2090.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 25 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 169 | 86 |
| Population | 5,617 | 3,804 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Newstead is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Ravenswood is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Newstead tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Ravenswood stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves. Newstead generally means more mid-market housing value, while Ravenswood leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees and families may find Newstead the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ravenswood.