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The Ridgeway NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for The Ridgeway, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of The Ridgeway NSW is 162 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in The Ridgeway is $1,170 per week ($60,840 per year). Median rent in The Ridgeway is $625 per week ($2,708 per month). The Ridgeway has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. The Ridgeway has a population density of 71.3 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Ridgeway is $2,245.
There were 12 recorded offences in The Ridgeway in 2024-25, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (5 offences).
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The Ridgeway Population
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Gender Split
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The Ridgeway Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Ridgeway Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
The Ridgeway Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
The Ridgeway Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
The Ridgeway Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
The Ridgeway Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
The Ridgeway Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
The Ridgeway Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
The Ridgeway Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
The Ridgeway Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
The Ridgeway Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
The Ridgeway Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
The Ridgeway Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
The Ridgeway Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
The Ridgeway School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
The Ridgeway Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
The Ridgeway Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
The Ridgeway Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
The Ridgeway How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
The Ridgeway Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
The Ridgeway Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
The Ridgeway Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
The Ridgeway Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
The Ridgeway Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
The Ridgeway Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
The Ridgeway Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
The Ridgeway Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
The Ridgeway Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
The Ridgeway Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
The Ridgeway When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
The Ridgeway Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
The Ridgeway Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
The Ridgeway Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
The Ridgeway Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
The Ridgeway Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 12 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
The Ridgeway Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ridgeway
What is the population of The Ridgeway NSW?
The population of The Ridgeway NSW is 162 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 71.3 people per km².The Ridgeway is ranked #7,534 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in The Ridgeway?
The median personal income in The Ridgeway NSW is $1,170 per week, or $60,840 per year.The median household income is $2,791 per week.Family income is $2,805 per week.The Ridgeway is ranked #498 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in The Ridgeway?
Median rent in The Ridgeway NSW is $625 per week ($2,708 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.The Ridgeway ranks #169 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in The Ridgeway?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in The Ridgeway NSW is $2,245. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in The Ridgeway?
The median age in The Ridgeway NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is The Ridgeway a good suburb to live in?
The Ridgeway is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 162.The median income is $1,170/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 13852. All dollar figures in AUD.