Ridgewood

The community is younger than most, with 20.6% of the population being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. It is a larger area than most similar places, with a total population of 4,623.

Ridgewood has a very high proportion of overseas-born residents at 38.7%, well above the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 45.4%, followed by Australian at 29.6%.

While 13.2% of residents use another language at home, this is well below the national and state figures. Only 1.6% of people speak little or no English, though this is much higher than in most similar areas.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 45.2%, which is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.6%.

The area has a lower proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher at 12.3%, which is far below the state figure. However, 52.1% of residents completed Year 12, and there are 20 schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,554, which is a little below the national figure. About 16.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that sits around the middle for its level.

About 29.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.8% of residents, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

A higher than average 29.9% of people provide unpaid care for children. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than most areas, with only 11.9% of people participating.

First Nations residents in Ridgewood are noticeably younger, with a typical age of 18. This group has a high Year 12 completion rate of 57.4%, which is far above the national average.

Families are common here, with 57.2% being couples with children and a higher than average 18.5% being one-parent families. This contributes to larger households, with typically 2.7 people per home.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.9% of homes. Most are large, with 84% having three or more bedrooms, though only 14% are owned outright, which is far below the national figure.

Most people drive to work, but 4.2% use public transport, which is a little above the national average. Residents have quick access to transit, with everyone living within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

Around 33.2% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.6% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance (14.6%) or construction (11.3%).

The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to groceries is also strong, with 85.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk, far above the state average.