Ravenswood Launceston

Ravenswood is an eastern suburb of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Ravenswood, first settled in the early 19th century, began as a small farming community. The area’s name is believed to derive from a property owned by David McGown on Distillery Creek. McGown acquired 2,030 acres in 1836 and named his property Ravenswood. Over time, the d…
Ravenswood is an eastern suburb of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. Ravenswood, first settled in the early 19th century, began as a small farming community. The area’s name is believed to derive from a property owned by David McGown on Distillery Creek. McGown acquired 2,030 acres in 1836 and named his property Ravenswood. Over time, the district adopted the name.
  • Population: 3,804 (SAL 2021)
  • Location: 3.5 km (2 mi) from Launceston
  • Postcode(s): 7250
  • LGA(s): City of Launceston
  • State electorate(s): Bass
  • Federal division(s): Bass
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