Ridgewood

WA 6030 • Greater Perth

4,623
Population (2021)
$37,336
Median Income
1.95 km²
Area
49m
Elevation

About Ridgewood

Ridgewood is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Western Australia, located within the Wanneroo (City) area. With a population of 4,623 and a median income of $37,336, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.95 km² at an elevation of 49m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Perth.

Within Greater Perth, the suburb benefits from Western Australia's sunny climate and outdoor lifestyle. Local facilities, parks, and beaches are accessible, making it attractive for active residents. Ridgewood provides a quality living environment with a distinctly West Australian character.

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
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 Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,760
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 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
  • 11. Germany 20
  • 12. Netherlands 18
  • 13. Thailand 16
  • 14. Afghanistan 14
  • 15. Vietnam 14

🧬 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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