Ridgeway

TAS 7054 · Hobart

222 (2021) → 220 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

222

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Ridgeway is a stable suburb in Hobart, TAS 7054, about 5km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Ridgeway are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 41/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Ridgeway has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

5.3 km

To Hobart CBD

4.2 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

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Demographics

222

Population

Median age

2.9

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,555

vs NSW median+38.1%

Median taxable income (individual)$59,336/yr

vs national median ($59,576)≈ -0%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 7054 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher63.8%

Born in Australia71.6%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse70 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (8.11%), Germany (3.6%), China (2.25%), USA (2.25%), Scotland (1.8%)

Top languages: Spanish (3.6%), German (1.8%), Mandarin (1.35%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1049 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Michael's Collegiate School - Sports CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

Hobart CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1049
Mount Nelson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1107
Princes Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1150
St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School CampusPrimary · Independent · 3.5km
South Hobart Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1137
The Hutchins SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1140
Waimea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 1135
Mount Carmel CollegeCombined · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1077
Goulburn Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 1112
Albuera Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1133
St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusCombined · Independent · 4.5km
St Michael's Collegiate SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.6kmICSEA 1125

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

1Bus

CBD commute (est.)28 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.8% · vs TAS avg 4.2% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

18.5%

Education & Training

15.8%

Professional, Scientific & Technical

11.5%

Public Administration & Safety

11.3%

Accommodation & Food Services

7.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

21.8°C

Summer max

12.3°C

Winter max

570mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

11 in suburbParks

11 in suburbPlaygrounds

132 in suburbPools

20 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

30 in suburbGPs

10 in suburbPharmacies

10 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

243 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets

Nearest beachDerwentwater Beach Reserve (4.4 km)

Nearest hospitalHobart Private Hospital (5.5 km)

Nearest vet3.9 km

Nearest airportHobart (20.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Entertainment Scene

No data

Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

Christian0 in suburb

Total within 3km2

In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate-0.23%

Projected population 2041236

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hobart

Tolmans HillData not available50transport South HobartData not available53transport Fern TreeData not available42transport DynnyrneData not available45transport Mount NelsonData not available51transport West HobartData not available52transport

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Frequently asked questions about Ridgeway

How far is Ridgeway from Hobart CBD?

Ridgeway is about 5.3 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Ridgeway?

Ridgeway has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Ridgeway?

Ridgeway has a transport score of 41/100 and 1 bus stops.