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Ridgelands QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Ridgelands, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Ridgelands QLD is 195 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ridgelands is $942 per week ($48,984 per year). Median rent in Ridgelands is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Ridgelands has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Ridgelands has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ridgelands is $1,517.

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Ridgelands Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ridgelands Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$942/wk

$48,984 per year

#1691 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Ridgelands Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (105) Female 45.9% (89)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

195 people · 112.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,625

Family income/wk

Ridgelands Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

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)

Ridgelands Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.3% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.8% 21 dwellings

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

Ridgelands Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Ridgelands Religion

No Religion

26.4%

Catholic

23.1%

Anglican

18.7%

Not stated

13.2%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Baptist

4.9%

Christian (other)

4.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ridgelands Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Ridgelands Employment

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Employed full-time

52.1% 62 people

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Employed part-time

24.4% 29 people

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Not in labour force

23.5% 28 people

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

Ridgelands Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.7%

Bachelor Degree

16.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.1%

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

Ridgelands Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

19.6%

Professionals

19.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Managers

15.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.9%

Labourers

6.5%

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

Ridgelands Field of Study

Engineering

58.3%

Architecture & Building

13.9%

Health

13.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.9%

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

Ridgelands Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ridgelands Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.6%

$4,000+/wk

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ridgelands Marital Status

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Married

55.9% 95

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Separated

4.1% 7

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Divorced

8.8% 15

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Widowed

5.9% 10

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Never married

25.3% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ridgelands Ancestry

Australian

45.7%

English

34.1%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

6.3%

Other

3.1%

German

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ridgelands School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.4%

Primary — Catholic

21.7%

Secondary — Government

17.4%

Secondary — Catholic

17.4%

Vocational Education

13.0%

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

Ridgelands Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.0% 7

✅

No need for assistance

98.0% 341

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

Ridgelands Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.6% 37

—

Not a volunteer

72.4% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ridgelands Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

53.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ridgelands How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.8%

Did not go to work

16.9%

Truck

3.4%

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

Ridgelands Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.0%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

31.0%

4+ vehicles

12.1%

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

Ridgelands Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

24.1%

3 bedrooms

44.4%

4 bedrooms

20.4%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

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

Ridgelands Population Mobility

11.3%

moved in the last year

29.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ridgelands Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

339

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ridgelands Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Ridgelands Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ridgelands Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.8%

Couple — no children

30.8%

Couple — no children under 15

21.0%

One parent — children under 15

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ridgelands Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 14

—

Did not provide

89.1% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ridgelands Children Ever Born

No children

40.4%

2 children

35.1%

3 children

24.6%

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

Ridgelands When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

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

Ridgelands Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.5%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

15.3%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

11.7%

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

Ridgelands Household Size

1 person

20.0%

2 persons

36.4%

3 persons

14.5%

4 persons

23.6%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ridgelands Where Residents Moved From

Same address

142

Moved from QLD

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

Ridgelands Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ridgelands Schools

schools nearby

government

994

avg ICSEA score

total students

Ridgelands State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 52 students

994

ICSEA

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

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Ridgelands Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,812/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Ridgelands

Your weekly income

≈ $7,852/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,562/wk

Rent share 13.8%

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Income: $770/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $90/wk

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Income: $822/wk Rent: $178/wk Save: $72/wk

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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $956/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Ridgelands vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bancroft

Pop: 98 Income: $490/wk Rent: $200/wk

Eromanga

Pop: 98 Income: $767/wk Rent: $140/wk

Fitzgerald Creek

Pop: 98 Income: $788/wk Rent: $300/wk

Long Flat (Qld)

Pop: 98 Income: $762/wk Rent: $350/wk

Morgan Park

Pop: 98 Income: $697/wk Rent: $300/wk

Pechey

Pop: 98 Income: $714/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgelands

What is the population of Ridgelands QLD?

The population of Ridgelands QLD is 195 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Ridgelands is ranked #7,019 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ridgelands?

The median personal income in Ridgelands QLD is $942 per week, or $48,984 per year.The median household income is $1,812 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.Ridgelands is ranked #1,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ridgelands?

Median rent in Ridgelands QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ridgelands ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ridgelands?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ridgelands QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ridgelands?

The median age in Ridgelands QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ridgelands a good suburb to live in?

Ridgelands is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 195.The median income is $942/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 32427. All dollar figures in AUD.