Ridgehaven · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Ridgehaven

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A high proportion of homes in Ridgehaven have three or more bedrooms, with 76.1% of dwellings fitting this description. This makes the area a practical choice for families, though the housing mix includes a significant number of apartments compared to many similar suburbs.

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📍 Ridgehaven, Suburb / Locality

Where Ridgehaven sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +28.0%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Ridgehaven — higher than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Ridgehaven$320
5097, SA $335
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment here is $1,436, which is lower than most areas and well below the national figure of $1,863. Meanwhile, typical weekly rents are $320, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

$320 ▲ +28.0%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $250
  • 2016: $295
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,436 ▲ +0.4%

Lower than 62% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,430
  • 2016: $1,471
  • 2021: $1,436

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Ridgehaven, $200–$349 is the majority at 52%; $350–$549 is next at 39%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Ridgehaven, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by Under $1,000 (25%) and $1,800–$2,999 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Nearly 40% of households have a mortgage, while 21.8% are renting. This rental rate is higher than most areas, although it remains well below both the South Australian and national figures.

21.8% ▲ +4.2%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 20.9%
  • 2016: 21.8%
  • 2021: 21.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.9% ▼ -9.6%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 34.2%
  • 2016: 32.8%
  • 2021: 30.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Ridgehaven, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (22%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 73.4% of homes, which is much lower than most areas. About 20.5% of the housing stock consists of flats or apartments, and the typical number of people per bedroom is 0.80.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

73.4% ▼ -2.2%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.1%
  • 2016: 83.3%
  • 2021: 73.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.1% ▲ +1.3%

Lower than 59% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 75.1%
  • 2016: 76.2%
  • 2021: 76.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Ridgehaven, Separate house is the majority at 73%; Flat or apartment is next at 20%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Ridgehaven, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 60%; 2 bedrooms is next at 20%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Ridgehaven [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41257/ridgehaven/topic/housing-dwellings