Ridgehaven, SA 5097 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ridgehaven is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5097, home to 4,304 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Tea Tree Gully local government area and roughly 16 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,304
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,307 /week
- Median personal income
- $688 /week
- Median family income
- $1,755 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tea Tree Gully
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Makin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,436
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Ridgehaven Primary School
- Redwood Park Primary School
- Modbury School Preschool to Year 7
- Ardtornish Primary School
- St Agnes Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 92 bus stops
- Stop 48 Far View Cres - South East side
- Stop 48 Far View Cres - North West side
- Stop 47A Far View Cres - North East side
- Stop 47A Far View Cres - South West side
- Stop School Milne Rd / Penny St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 73 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 16.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 95.9% of the 2,316 resolvable premises in Ridgehaven. 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: 95.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 4.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 478 across postcode 5097 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 153 theft, 115 violent offences, 99 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ridgehaven?
Ridgehaven (SA 5097) had 4,304 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Tea Tree Gully local government area.
What is the median rent in Ridgehaven?
The median advertised rent in Ridgehaven is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ridgehaven?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ridgehaven covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ridgehaven Primary School (0.3 km), Redwood Park Primary School (0.8 km), Modbury School Preschool to Year 7 (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ridgehaven?
Ridgehaven is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (95.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ridgehaven?
Across postcode 5097, 478 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (153), violent (115), property damage (99). 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 Ridgehaven?
In Ridgehaven, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (16.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Ridgehaven?
92 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ridgehaven centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 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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