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Ridgeway Postcode
Tasmania
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Ridgeway Compares
Ridgeway vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ridgeway | TAS avg | AU avg | Greater Hobart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,555 +TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 | $1,571 |
| Rent/wk | $400 +TAS | $311 | $390 | $355 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 +TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 | $1,538 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 44.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 10.3% +TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the TAS average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Ridgeway (7054) is a coastal town in regional Tasmania. It lies around 6 km from Hobart by road. The locality is part of the Central Highlands (Tas.) statistical area. It is administered by Hobart.
According to the 2021 Census, Ridgeway has a population of 222 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,555, above the TAS average. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, higher than the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 6 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in Ridgeway includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 69 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the TAS average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ridgeway scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Ridgeway is part of the Central Highlands (Tas.) statistical area in Tasmania.
Ridgeway Details
| Postcode | 7054 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 222 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,555/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,205/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Population Density | 34/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 69 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -42.9253863 |
| Longitude | 147.2853605 |
| Distance from Hobart | 6 km |
| Region (SA4) | South East |
| Area (SA3) | Central Highlands (Tas.) |
| Local Government | Hobart |
| Federal Electorate | Franklin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 66 (29.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 12 (5.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 51 (23.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 60 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 27 (12.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 25 (11.3%) |
| Arthritis | 12 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 5 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 12 (15.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 39 (51.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 25 (32.9%) |
Suburbs Near Ridgeway
Same Postcode (7054)
More Ridgeway Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.