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

0
residents (Census 2021)

The Ridgeway Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,170/wk
$60,840 per year
#498 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$625/wk
$2,708 per month
#169 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,245/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.6 per bedroom

The Ridgeway Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (85) Female 48.5% (80)

Population Density

71.3
people per km²
162 people · 2.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,805
Family income/wk

The Ridgeway Age Distribution

0-4
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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

The Ridgeway Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.5% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.5% 20 dwellings

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

The Ridgeway Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

The Ridgeway Religion

No Religion
42.3%
Anglican
16.0%
Catholic
14.1%
Not stated
10.3%
Brethren
7.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.8%
Uniting Church
3.2%
SB OSB NRA OSB
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

The Ridgeway Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.4%

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

The Ridgeway Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

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

The Ridgeway Employment

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Employed full-time
39.7% 52 people
Employed part-time
16.8% 22 people
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Unemployed
3.1% 4 people
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Not in labour force
40.5% 53 people

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

The Ridgeway Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
31.9%
Postgraduate Degree
29.2%
Certificate III/IV
20.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%

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

The Ridgeway Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Managers
26.0%
Clerical & Administrative
22.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%

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

The Ridgeway Field of Study

Society & Culture
34.1%
Engineering
15.9%
Management & Commerce
13.6%
Education
11.4%
Architecture & Building
9.1%
Creative Arts
9.1%
Health
6.8%

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

The Ridgeway Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

The Ridgeway Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
11.4%
$4,000+/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

The Ridgeway Marital Status

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Married
55.1% 75
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Divorced
11.0% 15
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Widowed
2.9% 4
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Never married
30.9% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

The Ridgeway Ancestry

English
32.7%
Australian
28.1%
Irish
10.1%
Scottish
8.8%
Other
6.5%
Macedonian
4.1%
Polish
3.7%
Chinese
2.8%
Italian
1.8%
German
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

The Ridgeway School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
29.4%
Pre-school
23.5%
Secondary — Catholic
23.5%
Vocational Education
23.5%

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

The Ridgeway Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.1% 6
No need for assistance
97.9% 281

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

The Ridgeway Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.6% 33
Not a volunteer
75.4% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

The Ridgeway Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

The Ridgeway How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.1%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Car (passenger)
9.4%

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

The Ridgeway Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
44.9%
3 vehicles
12.2%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

The Ridgeway Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.8%
3 bedrooms
21.1%
4 bedrooms
38.6%
5 bedrooms
19.3%
6+ bedrooms
12.3%

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

The Ridgeway Population Mobility

8.7%
moved in the last year
20.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

The Ridgeway Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
304
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

The Ridgeway Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
10
Arthritis
8
Cancer
6
Mental health
6
Diabetes
5
Stroke
5
Asthma
4
Lung condition
4

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

The Ridgeway Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
8.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
5.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

The Ridgeway Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.3%
Couple — children under 15
24.4%
Couple — no children under 15
22.0%
One parent — no children under 15
4.1%
One parent — children under 15
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

The Ridgeway Military Service

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Previously served
3.1% 4
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Never served
96.9% 124

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

The Ridgeway Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.4% 32
Did not provide
75.6% 99

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

The Ridgeway Children Ever Born

No children
24.4%
2 children
57.8%
3 children
17.8%

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

The Ridgeway When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
9
1981–1990
8
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
8

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

The Ridgeway Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.7%
5–14 hours
37.8%
15–29 hours
18.5%
30+ hours
9.6%
Did not do domestic work
7.4%

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

The Ridgeway Household Size

2 persons
60.0%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

The Ridgeway Where Residents Moved From

Same address
137
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from overseas
3

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

The Ridgeway Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

The Ridgeway Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 12 total

Assault
5
Other Against Property
5
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

The Ridgeway Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
1028
avg ICSEA score
1,371
total students
St Gregory's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 730 students
1056
ICSEA
Queanbeyan East Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 280 students
1031
ICSEA
Queanbeyan Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 361 students
997
ICSEA
St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street Campus Catholic
Primary

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

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The Ridgeway Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,791/wk
Median Rent $625/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in The Ridgeway

≈ $12,094/month
Median rent $625/wk
Left after rent $2,166/wk
Rent share 22.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

The Ridgeway vs State & National Average

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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.