Suburbs West Ridgley

Tasmania · Suburb Profile

West Ridgley TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of West Ridgley TAS is 124 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Ridgley is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in West Ridgley is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). West Ridgley has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. West Ridgley has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Ridgley is $1,300.

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📍 West Ridgley, Tasmania — 41.1494°S, 145.7696°E

West Ridgley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

West Ridgley Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$659/wk
$34,268 per year
#6165 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
#4051 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

West Ridgley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.4% (68) Female 45.6% (57)

Population Density

4.6
people per km²
124 people · 27.2 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,410
Family income/wk

West Ridgley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
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)

West Ridgley Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
65.8% 25 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
34.2% 13 dwellings

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

West Ridgley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

West Ridgley Religion

No Religion
39.8%
Anglican
18.8%
Not stated
14.8%
Catholic
10.2%
Uniting Church
5.5%
Christian (other)
3.9%
Salvation Army
3.9%
Baptist
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

West Ridgley Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
57.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.1%

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

West Ridgley Employment

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Employed full-time
38.3% 31 people
⏰
Employed part-time
12.3% 10 people
🏠
Not in labour force
49.4% 40 people

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

West Ridgley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.4%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%

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

West Ridgley Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
33.3%
Community & Personal Service
25.9%
Professionals
18.5%
Managers
11.1%
Labourers
11.1%

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

West Ridgley Field of Study

Engineering
47.4%
Management & Commerce
26.3%
Society & Culture
26.3%

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

West Ridgley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Ridgley Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
16.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.1%
$4,000+/wk
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

West Ridgley Marital Status

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Married
55.4% 56
↔️
Separated
3.0% 3
📋
Divorced
5.9% 6
🕊️
Widowed
5.0% 5
👤
Never married
30.7% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

West Ridgley Ancestry

Australian
45.3%
English
34.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.4%
German
5.4%
Irish
5.4%
Hungarian
2.0%
Scottish
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

West Ridgley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
63.6%
Secondary — Catholic
36.4%

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

West Ridgley Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
8.5% 19
✅
No need for assistance
91.5% 205

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

West Ridgley Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.4% 14
—
Not a volunteer
84.6% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

West Ridgley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
23.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
46.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Ridgley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.5%
Car (passenger)
12.2%
Other
7.3%

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

West Ridgley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
7.1%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

West Ridgley Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.4%
2 bedrooms
10.6%
3 bedrooms
53.2%
4 bedrooms
21.3%
5 bedrooms
8.5%

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

West Ridgley Population Mobility

3.5%
moved in the last year
22.7%
moved in the last 5 years
52.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

West Ridgley Indigenous Population

7.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
202
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

West Ridgley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Arthritis
3
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

West Ridgley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.2%
$150-$299/wk
10.5%
$300-$399/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

West Ridgley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.5%
Couple — no children
29.8%
Couple — no children under 15
26.9%
One parent — children under 15
2.9%
One parent — no children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

West Ridgley Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
23.7% 22
—
Did not provide
76.3% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Ridgley Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
1 child
9.1%
2 children
63.6%

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

West Ridgley When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

West Ridgley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.4%
5–14 hours
25.6%
15–29 hours
23.2%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

West Ridgley Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
42.2%
3 persons
20.0%
4 persons
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

West Ridgley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
111
Moved from TAS
4

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

West Ridgley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

West Ridgley Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,339/wk
Median Rent $320/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.9%

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

If you earn X in West Ridgley

≈ $5,802/month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,019/wk
Rent share 23.9%

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Income: $578/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $60/wk
Penguin
Income: $657/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $60/wk

West Ridgley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Ansons Bay
Pop: 62 Income: $393/wk Rent: $50/wk
Badger Head
Pop: 62 Income: $441/wk
Barretta
Pop: 63 Income: $668/wk Rent: $155/wk
Nietta
Pop: 63 Income: $415/wk Rent: $225/wk
Notley Hills
Pop: 63 Income: $819/wk
Cape Barren Island
Pop: 64 Income: $421/wk Rent: $85/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Ridgley

What is the population of West Ridgley TAS?

The population of West Ridgley TAS is 124 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².West Ridgley is ranked #8,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Ridgley?

The median personal income in West Ridgley TAS is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,339 per week.Family income is $1,410 per week.West Ridgley is ranked #6,165 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Ridgley?

Median rent in West Ridgley TAS is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Ridgley ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Ridgley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Ridgley TAS is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Ridgley?

The median age in West Ridgley TAS is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Ridgley a good suburb to live in?

West Ridgley is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 124.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% 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: 60739. All dollar figures in AUD.