Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Ridgley TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Ridgley TAS is 645 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ridgley is $646 per week ($33,592 per year). Median rent in Ridgley is $230 per week ($997 per month). Ridgley has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Ridgley has a population density of 33.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ridgley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ridgley is $1,295.

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Ridgley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Ridgley Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$646/wk

$33,592 per year

#6349 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,295/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ridgley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (343) Female 47.1% (306)

Population Density

33.1

people per km²

645 people · 19.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,836

Family income/wk

Ridgley 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Ridgley Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

47.3% 96 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

52.7% 107 dwellings

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

Ridgley Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

England

3.5%

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

Ridgley Religion

No Religion

53.8%

Anglican

12.4%

Catholic

11.1%

Not stated

7.5%

Christian (other)

6.5%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Othr Protestnt

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Ridgley Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.7%

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

Ridgley Employment

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Employed full-time

37.1% 180 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.1% 107 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.5% 12 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.4% 186 people

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

Ridgley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.2%

Bachelor Degree

12.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.8%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Ridgley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.4%

Professionals

14.4%

Labourers

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.1%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Managers

6.4%

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

Ridgley Field of Study

Engineering

35.4%

Management & Commerce

17.4%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Health

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

5.0%

Architecture & Building

4.3%

Education

3.1%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Information Technology

1.9%

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

Ridgley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ridgley Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Ridgley Marital Status

💍

Married

50.9% 275

↔️

Separated

2.0% 11

📋

Divorced

7.0% 38

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 19

👤

Never married

36.5% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Ridgley Ancestry

Australian

44.9%

English

28.8%

Scottish

8.5%

Irish

6.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

German

2.6%

Dutch

1.0%

Other

0.6%

Indian

0.5%

Italian

0.5%

New Zealander

0.5%

Polish

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Ridgley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

38.1%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Vocational Education

12.7%

Secondary — Catholic

9.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.1%

Pre-school

4.8%

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

Ridgley Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 86

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 1,146

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

Ridgley Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

15.4% 79

—

Not a volunteer

84.6% 435

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Ridgley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

5.6%

$600-$799/mo

11.2%

$800-$999/mo

9.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ridgley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.2%

Did not go to work

11.4%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Walked only

1.3%

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

Ridgley Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.7%

1 vehicle

20.5%

2 vehicles

43.5%

3 vehicles

17.6%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Ridgley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

6.8%

3 bedrooms

59.8%

4 bedrooms

30.3%

5 bedrooms

3.0%

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

Ridgley Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

33.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

60.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Ridgley Indigenous Population

8.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

106

Indigenous residents

1,148

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Ridgley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Ridgley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

6.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

7.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Ridgley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.6%

Couple — no children

29.4%

Couple — no children under 15

22.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Ridgley Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.4% 22

👤

Never served

95.6% 483

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Ridgley Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 71

—

Did not provide

86.0% 436

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ridgley Children Ever Born

No children

26.9%

1 child

8.5%

2 children

27.8%

3 children

19.3%

4 children

13.9%

5+ children

3.6%

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

Ridgley When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Ridgley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

25.5%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

11.3%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Ridgley Household Size

1 person

22.3%

2 persons

35.3%

3 persons

13.9%

4 persons

17.6%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Ridgley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

565

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

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

Ridgley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.2%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Blended family — no other children

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

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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Ridgley Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,558/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Ridgley

Your weekly income

≈ $6,751/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,328/wk

Rent share 14.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $580/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk Save: $8/wk

Scottsdale

Income: $543/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $20/wk

Wynyard

Income: $596/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $9/wk

Ridgley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Murdunna

Pop: 325 Income: $497/wk Rent: $295/wk

Ouse

Pop: 326 Income: $537/wk Rent: $129/wk

Coningham

Pop: 328 Income: $936/wk Rent: $318/wk

Binalong Bay

Pop: 329 Income: $498/wk Rent: $265/wk

Oyster Cove (Tas.)

Pop: 330 Income: $735/wk Rent: $325/wk

Dunalley

Pop: 333 Income: $616/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgley

What is the population of Ridgley TAS?

The population of Ridgley TAS is 645 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 33.1 people per km².Ridgley is ranked #4,639 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ridgley?

The median personal income in Ridgley TAS is $646 per week, or $33,592 per year.The median household income is $1,558 per week.Family income is $1,836 per week.Ridgley is ranked #6,349 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ridgley?

Median rent in Ridgley TAS is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Ridgley ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ridgley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ridgley TAS is $1,295. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ridgley?

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

Is Ridgley a good suburb to live in?

Ridgley is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 645.The median income is $646/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 60553. All dollar figures in AUD.