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West Ridgley 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 West Ridgley Compares
West Ridgley vs the TAS average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | West Ridgley | TAS avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,339 ≈TAS | $1,443 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈TAS | $311 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 ≈TAS | $1,401 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 ≈TAS | 3.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -TAS | 6.0% | 5.0% |
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.
West Ridgley is a remote community in Tasmania, with postcode 7321. It lies roughly 231 km from Hobart, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Burnie.
According to the 2021 Census, West Ridgley has a population of 124 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,339, close to the TAS average. The Indigenous population is 12 (9.7% of residents).
Housing in West Ridgley includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 41 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West Ridgley scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
West Ridgley is part of the West Coast statistical area in Tasmania.
West Ridgley Details
| Postcode | 7321 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 124 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,339/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $659/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 27.2 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 41 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (9.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -41.1564865 |
| Longitude | 145.7748398 |
| Distance from Hobart | 231 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Burnie |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
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| 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%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (11.3%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (7.3%) |
| Asthma | 9 (7.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (4.8%) |
| 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%) |
Suburbs Near West Ridgley
Same Postcode (7321)
More West Ridgley 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.