Ridgley, TAS 7321 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ridgley is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7321, home to 645 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kentish local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 218 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 645
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,558 /week
- Median personal income
- $646 /week
- Median family income
- $1,836 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Burnie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $230 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,295
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Ridgley Primary School
- Natone Primary School
- Parklands High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Ridgley, Ridgley Hwy after Queen St
- Ridgley, Ridgley Hwy opp Queen St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.3% of the 288 resolvable premises in Ridgley. 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: 98.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,313 across the Burnie LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 960 other offences, 341 violent offences, 31 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ridgley?
Ridgley (TAS 7321) had 645 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Burnie local government area.
What is the median rent in Ridgley?
The median advertised rent in Ridgley is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ridgley?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ridgley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ridgley Primary School (1.1 km), Natone Primary School (7.8 km), Parklands High School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ridgley?
Ridgley is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Ridgley?
Across Burnie LGA, 1,313 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (960), violent (341), break-ins (31). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Ridgley?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ridgley 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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