Overall score
Newstead
52.7/100
Ravenswood
42.6/100
Newstead vs Ravenswood, TAS Suburb Comparison
Newstead for families and schools; Ravenswood for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NewsteadRavenswood
Crime rate
Newstead
120.4 / 1k
Ravenswood
120.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Newstead
171
Ravenswood
86
Population
Newstead
5,617
Ravenswood
3,804
Metric leadNewstead 7Ravenswood 32 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRavenswood
- 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 | 52.7/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.3/100 | 75.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 120.4 / 1k | 120.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | 25 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 171 | 86 |
| Green cover | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 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 schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Ravenswood stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability. Newstead generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Ravenswood leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Newstead 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.