Ridgewood

WA 6030 • Greater Perth

4,623
Population (2021)
$37,336
Median Income
1.95 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanFamily-FriendlyAffordableGrowth SuburbCommuter Belt

About Ridgewood

Ridgewood is a suburban locality in Perth's northern coastal corridor, approximately 40 kilometres north of the Perth CBD within the City of Wanneroo. Covering less than 2 square kilometres, the suburb sits within the Yanchep–Two Rocks urban area and has developed as a modern residential neighbourhood. With a population of 4,623 and a median age of 36, it attracts young families and first-home buyers, with a median household income of around ,554 per week.

The suburb has a notably strong British heritage, with England being the top overseas country of birth, reflecting the large expat community that has settled along Perth's northern beaches corridor. Nearby Clarkson and Butler train stations on the Joondalup Line provide rail access to the city, and residents are served by shopping at Currambine Central and developing retail precincts along the Mitchell Freeway corridor. Its coastal proximity, affordable housing relative to inner suburbs, and family-friendly layout make it a popular choice for growing families and new arrivals.

Ridgewood falls under postcode 6030 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Butler electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6030
Urban Area
Yanchep - Two Rocks
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.66°, 115.72°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
1.95 km²
Elevation
49m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,760
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.4%

40 state housing + 30 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,674
Census 2021
4,623
1.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,384
Income 2021
$37,336
11.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,551
Born Overseas 1,789

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 694
  • 2. New Zealand 213
  • 3. South Africa 123
  • 4. Scotland 68
  • 5. Philippines 42
  • 6. Ireland 37
  • 7. India 36
  • 8. Malaysia 35
  • 9. Wales 28
  • 10. Zimbabwe 28

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,099
Australian 1,367
Scottish 428
Irish 404
Maori 123
South African 117
Italian 114
German 112
Australian Aboriginal 85
Dutch 66

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,379
Both parents born in Australia
2,299
Both parents born overseas
664
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.2%
Christianity
41.6%
Islam
2.2%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
271 (5.9%)
5-14 years
683 (14.8%)
15-19 years
349 (7.5%)
20-24 years
295 (6.4%)
25-34 years
630 (13.6%)
35-44 years
624 (13.5%)
45-54 years
607 (13.1%)
55-64 years
423 (9.1%)
65-74 years
325 (7.0%)
75-84 years
343 (7.4%)
85+ years
68 (1.5%)

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