The Ridgeway, NSW 2620 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
The Ridgeway is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2620, home to 162 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 242 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $2,791 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,170 /week
- Median family income
- $2,805 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $625 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,245
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Queanbeyan East Public School
- Queanbeyan Public School
- Finigan School of Distance Education
- Queanbeyan High School
- Queanbeyan South Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Beaumont Cres Before Ridgeway Rd
- Ridgeway Rd At Beaumont Cres
- Aurora Av Opp Aurora Pl
- Legacy Village, Bungendore Rd
- Queanbeyan East Public School, Mulloon St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 7 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 6.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 68 resolvable premises in The Ridgeway. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,570 across postcode 2620 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 637 violent offences, 599 theft, 354 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of The Ridgeway?
The Ridgeway (NSW 2620) had 162 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in The Ridgeway?
The median advertised rent in The Ridgeway is $625/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in The Ridgeway?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near The Ridgeway covering government sectors. Nearest include: Queanbeyan East Public School (1.5 km), Queanbeyan Public School (3.1 km), Finigan School of Distance Education (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in The Ridgeway?
The Ridgeway is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is The Ridgeway?
Across postcode 2620, 2,570 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (637), theft (599), property damage (354). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in The Ridgeway?
In The Ridgeway, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (6.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in The Ridgeway?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the The Ridgeway centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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