Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Ridgeway TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ridgeway TAS is 222 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ridgeway is $1,205 per week ($62,660 per year). Median rent in Ridgeway is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Ridgeway has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Ridgeway has a population density of 33.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ridgeway is England. The most common religion is No Religion (67% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ridgeway is $1,950.

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Ridgeway Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ridgeway Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,205/wk

$62,660 per year

#410 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Ridgeway Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (121) Female 46.2% (104)

Population Density

33.8

people per km²

222 people · 6.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,750

Family income/wk

Ridgeway 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ridgeway Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.1% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.9% 28 dwellings

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

Ridgeway Country of Birth

Australia

84.2%

England

9.9%

Germany

5.9%

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

Ridgeway Religion

No Religion

67.1%

Not stated

9.1%

Anglican

8.7%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Catholic

4.1%

Lattr day Snts

2.3%

Baptist

2.3%

Buddhism

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ridgeway Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

81.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Ridgeway Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Ridgeway Employment

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Employed full-time

36.7% 51 people

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Employed part-time

30.9% 43 people

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Unemployed

5.0% 7 people

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Not in labour force

27.3% 38 people

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

Ridgeway Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.1%

Postgraduate Degree

24.1%

Certificate III/IV

16.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

12.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

4.3%

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

Ridgeway Occupation

Professionals

48.9%

Managers

21.6%

Community & Personal Service

15.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

6.8%

Clerical & Administrative

3.4%

Sales Workers

3.4%

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

Ridgeway Field of Study

Natural & Physical Sciences

18.2%

Society & Culture

17.0%

Health

14.8%

Architecture & Building

13.6%

Engineering

13.6%

Management & Commerce

11.4%

Creative Arts

5.7%

Education

5.7%

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

Ridgeway Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ridgeway Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

13.5%

$4,000+/wk

18.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ridgeway Marital Status

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Married

55.9% 85

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Divorced

6.6% 10

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Widowed

2.6% 4

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Never married

34.9% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ridgeway Ancestry

English

33.0%

Australian

26.0%

Scottish

9.6%

Other

7.1%

German

6.7%

Irish

4.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Dutch

2.9%

New Zealander

2.9%

Chinese

1.6%

Greek

1.6%

Lebanese

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ridgeway School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

45.0%

Secondary — Government

18.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.7%

Vocational Education

8.3%

Primary — Catholic

5.0%

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

Ridgeway Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.8% 7

✅

No need for assistance

98.2% 387

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

Ridgeway Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.1% 52

—

Not a volunteer

64.9% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ridgeway Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ridgeway How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.7%

Did not go to work

9.3%

Bicycle

6.7%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

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

Ridgeway Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.8%

2 vehicles

51.3%

3 vehicles

19.7%

4+ vehicles

13.2%

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

Ridgeway Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.7%

3 bedrooms

41.7%

4 bedrooms

28.3%

5 bedrooms

8.3%

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

Ridgeway Population Mobility

18.8%

moved in the last year

42.9%

moved in the last 5 years

7.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ridgeway Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

413

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ridgeway Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

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

Ridgeway Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.1%

$1-$149/wk

8.0%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

2.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ridgeway Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.6%

Couple — no children

30.2%

Couple — no children under 15

7.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ridgeway Military Service

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Previously served

2.1% 3

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Never served

97.9% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ridgeway Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 24

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Did not provide

83.7% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ridgeway Children Ever Born

No children

27.3%

1 child

29.5%

2 children

22.7%

3 children

13.6%

4 children

6.8%

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

Ridgeway When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Ridgeway Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.0%

5–14 hours

37.8%

15–29 hours

20.3%

30+ hours

3.4%

Did not do domestic work

13.5%

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

Ridgeway Household Size

1 person

12.9%

2 persons

37.1%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

18.6%

5 persons

8.6%

6+ persons

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ridgeway Where Residents Moved From

Same address

173

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Ridgeway Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Ridgeway Schools

schools nearby

government

1137

avg ICSEA score

436

total students

South Hobart Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 436 students

1137

ICSEA

St Michael's Collegiate School - Sports Campus Independent

Combined

St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School Campus Independent

Primary

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

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Ridgeway Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,555/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.7%

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

If you earn X in Ridgeway

Your weekly income

≈ $11,072/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $2,155/wk

Rent share 15.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Acton Park (Tas.)

Income: $1,058/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $50/wk

Ridgeway vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Quamby Brook

Pop: 111 Income: $454/wk Rent: $350/wk

Beechford

Pop: 111 Income: $491/wk Rent: $210/wk

Parkham

Pop: 111 Income: $734/wk Rent: $270/wk

Robigana

Pop: 111 Income: $634/wk Rent: $333/wk

Upper Natone

Pop: 111 Income: $700/wk Rent: $235/wk

Weymouth

Pop: 111 Income: $599/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgeway

What is the population of Ridgeway TAS?

The population of Ridgeway TAS is 222 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.8 people per km².Ridgeway is ranked #6,687 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ridgeway?

The median personal income in Ridgeway TAS is $1,205 per week, or $62,660 per year.The median household income is $2,555 per week.Family income is $2,750 per week.Ridgeway is ranked #410 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ridgeway?

Median rent in Ridgeway TAS is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 15.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ridgeway ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ridgeway?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ridgeway TAS is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ridgeway?

The median age in Ridgeway TAS is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ridgeway a good suburb to live in?

Ridgeway is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 222.The median income is $1,205/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.7% 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: 60552. All dollar figures in AUD.