Newstead vs Ravenswood, TAS suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Newstead | Ravenswood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.4/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 2 |
| 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNewstead
- Best for familiesNewstead
- Best for investmentRavenswood
- Best for best valueRavenswood
- Best for best schoolsNewstead
Comparison summary
Newstead (Tas.) and Ravenswood (Tas.) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newstead (Tas.) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newstead (Tas.); Housing (desirability) favours Ravenswood (Tas.); Schools & preschools favours Newstead (Tas.). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newstead (Tas.), Families → Newstead (Tas.), Investment → Ravenswood (Tas.), Best value → Ravenswood (Tas.).