Ridgeway

This is a young community where children under 15 make up 29.7% of the population, a figure far above the national average. De facto relationships are also very common here, occurring at a rate well above the Tasmanian and Australian figures.

About 22.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, representing 46.4% and 36.5% of the population respectively.

While 84.2% speak only English, 9.0% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This includes small numbers of Mandarin speakers.

A large majority of residents—65.3%—report having no religion, a figure far above both the Tasmanian and national averages.

The community is highly qualified, with 51.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the 78.7% of residents who completed Year 12.

Ridgeway is very affluent, with typical weekly household incomes of $2,555, which is far above the Tasmanian figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents generally enjoy good health; those needing help with daily activities (3.2%) and those with long-term health conditions (25.2%) are both well below the state average.

Volunteerism is very high at 33.1%, far above the national figure. This spirit of participation extends to childcare, with 37.6% of people providing unpaid care for children.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state or national average, with a typical age of just 13 years.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and a very low rate of people living alone.

Every single home in Ridgeway is a separate house. While 39.1% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly payment of $1,950, which is well above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 0% of residents commuting by public transport. Most homes have two or three cars.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the community.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, though the unemployment rate is 10.3%, which is well above the national figure. Many work as professionals in education, health, or technical fields.

Despite having easy access to parks, Ridgeway is highly car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the walkability score is far below the state average.