West Ridgley, TAS 7321 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

West Ridgley is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7321, home to 124 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kentish local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 218 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$320 /wk
Population124
Median age48
Area27.2 km²
To CBD218 km
LGABurnie

Demographics

Population
124
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$1,339 /week
Median personal income
$659 /week
Median family income
$1,410 /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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$320 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
24%

Schools

  • Ridgley Primary School Primary · Government
  • Yolla District School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 48 resolvable premises in West 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: 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: 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of West Ridgley?

West Ridgley (TAS 7321) had 124 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Burnie local government area.

What is the median rent in West Ridgley?

The median advertised rent in West Ridgley is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in West Ridgley?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near West Ridgley covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ridgley Primary School (4.9 km), Yolla District School (5.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in West Ridgley?

West Ridgley 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 West 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.

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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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