Tasmania · Suburb Profile

East Ridgley TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for East Ridgley, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of East Ridgley TAS is 89 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Ridgley is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in East Ridgley is $365 per week ($1,582 per month). East Ridgley has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. East Ridgley has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Ridgley is $1,164.

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East Ridgley Population

residents (Census 2021)

East Ridgley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$787/wk

$40,924 per year

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Median Rent

$365/wk

$1,582 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,164/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

East Ridgley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (45) Female 52.1% (49)

Population Density

5.2

people per km²

89 people · 17.1 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,781

Family income/wk

East Ridgley Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

East Ridgley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

24.3% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

75.7% 28 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

East Ridgley Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

East Ridgley Religion

No Religion

61.4%

Catholic

24.1%

Anglican

6.0%

Not stated

4.8%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

East Ridgley Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.8%

Year 12 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

East Ridgley Employment

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Employed full-time

42.7% 35 people

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Employed part-time

28.0% 23 people

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Not in labour force

29.3% 24 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

East Ridgley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

75.0%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

East Ridgley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

31.1%

Professionals

22.2%

Labourers

15.6%

Managers

13.3%

Community & Personal Service

8.9%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

East Ridgley Field of Study

Engineering

32.6%

Health

18.6%

Management & Commerce

16.3%

Architecture & Building

9.3%

Information Technology

9.3%

Education

7.0%

Society & Culture

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

East Ridgley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

East Ridgley Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

11.9%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

14.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

East Ridgley Marital Status

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Married

60.3% 47

↔️

Separated

6.4% 5

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Divorced

7.7% 6

👤

Never married

25.6% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

East Ridgley Ancestry

Australian

45.8%

English

31.7%

Irish

13.3%

Scottish

6.7%

Other

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

East Ridgley School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

38.9%

Pre-school

27.8%

Primary — Government

16.7%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

East Ridgley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 4

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

East Ridgley Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.5% 9

—

Not a volunteer

88.5% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

East Ridgley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

23.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

76.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

East Ridgley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

91.4%

Did not go to work

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

East Ridgley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.9%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

28.6%

4+ vehicles

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

East Ridgley Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

East Ridgley Population Mobility

8.0%

moved in the last year

26.4%

moved in the last 5 years

69.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

East Ridgley Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

164

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

East Ridgley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Cancer

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

East Ridgley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

19.0%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

East Ridgley Family Structure

Couple — no children

47.6%

Couple — children under 15

34.5%

Couple — no children under 15

14.3%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

East Ridgley Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

9.3% 7

—

Did not provide

90.7% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

East Ridgley Children Ever Born

No children

22.2%

1 child

27.8%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

East Ridgley When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

East Ridgley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

38.1%

15–29 hours

8.3%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

22.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

East Ridgley Household Size

1 person

19.5%

2 persons

53.7%

3 persons

7.3%

4 persons

19.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

East Ridgley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

East Ridgley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

East Ridgley Schools

schools nearby

government

911

avg ICSEA score

110

total students

Ridgley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 110 students

911

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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East Ridgley Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,541/wk

Median Rent $365/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in East Ridgley

Your weekly income

≈ $6,678/month

Median rent $365/wk

Left after rent $1,176/wk

Rent share 23.7%

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East Ridgley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Montumana

Pop: 46 Income: $525/wk Rent: $145/wk

Whitefoord

Pop: 46 Income: $416/wk Rent: $140/wk

Cairns Bay

Pop: 47 Income: $425/wk Rent: $255/wk

Herrick

Pop: 47 Income: $433/wk Rent: $233/wk

Stonor

Pop: 47 Income: $512/wk

Charlotte Cove

Pop: 48 Income: $519/wk Rent: $293/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Ridgley

What is the population of East Ridgley TAS?

The population of East Ridgley TAS is 89 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

What is the median income in East Ridgley?

The median personal income in East Ridgley TAS is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $1,781 per week.

How much is rent in East Ridgley?

Median rent in East Ridgley TAS is $365 per week ($1,582 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in East Ridgley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Ridgley TAS is $1,164. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Ridgley?

The median age in East Ridgley TAS is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Ridgley a good suburb to live in?

East Ridgley is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 89.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60178. All dollar figures in AUD.