Nowergup vs Ridgewood
The verdict
Ridgewood rates higher for liveability (73 vs 17). Ridgewood is closer to the coast (3.1 km vs 6.9 km).
Scores
NowergupRidgewood
| Nowergup | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 18 | 57 |
| Transport | 0 | 52 |
| Education | 40 | 45 |
| Liveability | 17 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nowergup | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 189 | 4,623 |
| Median age | 47 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,708 | $1,554 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 16.7% | 21.6% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 55.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Nowergup — · Ridgewood Moderate Growth
Property
| Nowergup | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Nowergup | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 529 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,058 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nowergup | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Nowergup · Ridgewood
Transport
| Nowergup | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 120 | 116 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.3 km | 3.6 km |
Liveability
| Nowergup | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 3.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.0 km | 34.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.3 km | 9.8 km |
Population & growth
| Nowergup | Ridgewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 189 | 4,623 |
| Estimated 2025 | 199 | 4,887 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | 5,173 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Nowergup or Ridgewood?
Ridgewood has the higher transport score (Nowergup 0/100 vs Ridgewood 52/100).
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