Ridgeway, TAS 7054 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ridgeway is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7054, home to 222 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Derwent Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 15 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$400 /wk
Population222
Median age41
Area6.6 km²
To CBD15 km
LGAHobart

Demographics

Population
222
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$2,555 /week
Median personal income
$1,205 /week
Median family income
$2,750 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Hobart
Statistical region (SA4)
Hobart
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Franklin
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$400 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Hobart College Secondary · Government
  • Mount Nelson Primary School Primary · Government
  • Princes Street Primary School Primary · Government
  • South Hobart Primary School Primary · Government
  • Waimea Heights Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 19 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 4 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (11.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 611 mm
  • Reference station: Hobart (Ellerslie Road), 14.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 74 resolvable premises in Ridgeway. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,184 across the Hobart LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,893 other offences, 793 violent offences, 228 vehicle theft.

Figures cover the whole Hobart — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ridgeway?

Ridgeway (TAS 7054) had 222 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Hobart local government area.

What is the median rent in Ridgeway?

The median advertised rent in Ridgeway is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ridgeway?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Ridgeway covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hobart College (2.5 km), Mount Nelson Primary School (3.2 km), Princes Street Primary School (3.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ridgeway?

Ridgeway is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ridgeway?

Across Hobart LGA, 5,184 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (3,893), violent (793), vehicle theft (228). 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 Ridgeway?

In Ridgeway, mean daily temperatures range from 8.4°C to 17°C and annual rainfall is 611 mm measured at the Hobart (Ellerslie Road) weather station (14.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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