Ridgelands

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, a figure that is about the same as both the state and national averages.

Ridgelands is very homogeneous, with only 3.6% of people born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. The vast majority of residents identify as having Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, as 62.1% identify as Christian. Only 24.6% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 40.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 4.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

This is a high-earning area where 27.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. Typical weekly personal income is $942, a little above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 22.6% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is high at 22.8%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most areas, with 25.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Couples with children make up 58.3% of all households.

Every single home in Ridgelands is a separate detached house. Renting is very rare at 4.8%, while 43.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. About 10.7% of people work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 62.1%, well above the national figure of 58.9%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in agriculture, construction, or mining.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average of 5.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.