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West Ridgley Postcode
Tasmania
Located in Tasmania, West Ridgley is a locality approximately 231 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for West Ridgley is 7321, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, West Ridgley has a population of 124 (68 males, 57 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in West Ridgley is $1,339, with a median personal income of $659 per week.
The median weekly rent is $320 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
100% of residents were born in Australia.
The employment rate in West Ridgley shows 55 people employed (31 full-time, 10 part-time).
The most common occupations are community & personal service (8), technicians & trades (6), and labourers (5).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), West Ridgley has an IRSAD score of 906 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
West Ridgley covers an area of 27.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 5 persons per km².
Statistically, West Ridgley sits within the West Coast area, part of the broader West and North West region. It falls under the Kentish local government area.
The federal electorate for West Ridgley is Braddon (Rural).
West Ridgley Details
| Postcode | 7321 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 124 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,339/week |
| Median Personal Income | $659/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 27.2 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 41 |
| Completed Year 12 | 17.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (9.7%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -41.1565 |
| Longitude | 145.7748 |
| Distance from Hobart | 231 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Kentish |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 23 (18.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (3.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 19 (15.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 47 (37.9%) |
| 65+ years | 22 (17.7%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 15 (12.0%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (2.4%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (2.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 3 (2.4%) |
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 | 3 (7.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 21 (50.0%) |