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Ridgley

TAS 7321 · Burnie

645 (2021)660 est. (2025) · Declining

27
Overall score

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

645
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
14
Transport score

Ridgley is a declining suburb in Burnie, TAS 7321, about 230km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Ridgley are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 14/100, and is about 11km inland. Ridgley has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

229.9 km
To Hobart CBD
10.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

645
Population
41
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,558
vs NSW median-15.8%
Bachelor degree or higher11.7%
Born in Australia90.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse236 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (2.17%), New Zealand (1.24%), Scotland (0.78%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Schools

15

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

10
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 923 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Ridgley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 922

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Natone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.3kmICSEA 950
  • Parklands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 894
  • Romaine Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 883
  • North West Support SchoolCombined · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 930
  • Havenview Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 894
  • North West Support School - Miandetta CampusCombined · Government · 8.8km
  • Hellyer CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 937
  • Yolla District SchoolCombined · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 901
  • Burnie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 994

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

14
2Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

20.0°C
Summer max
12.8°C
Winter max
980mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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.
00 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
44 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNorth West Regional Hospital (10.6 km)
Nearest vet9.2 km
Nearest airportBurnie/Wynyard (17.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

30

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
4
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

0

No data

No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.

0
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
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.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Declining
Annual growth rate0.58%
Projected population 2041642
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Ridgley

How far is Ridgley from Hobart CBD?

Ridgley is about 229.9 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Ridgley?

Ridgley has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 922 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Ridgley?

Ridgley has a transport score of 14/100 and 2 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.