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Main Ridge VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Main Ridge, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Main Ridge VIC is 453 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Main Ridge is $1,081 per week ($56,212 per year). Median rent in Main Ridge is $354 per week ($1,534 per month). Main Ridge has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Main Ridge has a population density of 15.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Main Ridge is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Serbian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Main Ridge is $2,550.
There were 13 recorded offences in Main Ridge in 2025-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (6 offences).
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Main Ridge Population
Main Ridge Median Income & Rent
Main Ridge Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Main Ridge Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Main Ridge Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Main Ridge Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Main Ridge Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Main Ridge Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Main Ridge Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Main Ridge Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Main Ridge Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Main Ridge Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Main Ridge Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Main Ridge Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Main Ridge Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Main Ridge Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Main Ridge Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Main Ridge School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Main Ridge Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Main Ridge Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Main Ridge Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Main Ridge How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Main Ridge Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Main Ridge Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Main Ridge Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Main Ridge Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Main Ridge Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Main Ridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Main Ridge Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Main Ridge Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Main Ridge Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Main Ridge Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Main Ridge When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Main Ridge Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Main Ridge Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Main Ridge Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Main Ridge Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Main Ridge Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Main Ridge Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Main Ridge
What is the population of Main Ridge VIC?
The population of Main Ridge VIC is 453 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.8 people per km².Main Ridge is ranked #5,184 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Main Ridge?
The median personal income in Main Ridge VIC is $1,081 per week, or $56,212 per year.The median household income is $2,166 per week.Family income is $2,531 per week.Main Ridge is ranked #783 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Main Ridge?
Median rent in Main Ridge VIC is $354 per week ($1,534 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Main Ridge ranks #3,083 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Main Ridge?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Main Ridge VIC is $2,550. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Main Ridge?
The median age in Main Ridge VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Main Ridge a good suburb to live in?
Main Ridge is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 453.The median income is $1,081/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21578. All dollar figures in AUD.