The Ridgeway at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
162
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about The Ridgeway.
The postcode for The Ridgeway is 2620 (NSW).
The Ridgeway (2620) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
The Ridgeway has roughly 162 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Ridgeway scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Ridgeway's population at 162, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (96% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
162
Median age
52
Family households
96%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$625/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
162
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in The Ridgeway.
Local schools for The Ridgeway
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Government School Catchment
Queanbeyan East Public School
Queanbeyan Public School
Finigan School of Distance Education
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Frequently asked
About The Ridgeway.
- What is the The Ridgeway postcode?
- The Ridgeway is in the 2620 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is The Ridgeway?
- The Ridgeway is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2620, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Ridgeway?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $625.
- What schools are in The Ridgeway?
- There are 13 schools serving The Ridgeway on this page, including Queanbeyan East Public School, St Gregory's Primary School, Queanbeyan Public School.
- How walkable is The Ridgeway?
- The Ridgeway has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near The Ridgeway?
- The Ridgeway is close to Ridgeway, Queanbeyan East, Greenleigh, Dodsworth, Queanbeyan Dc.
- What is the population of The Ridgeway?
- The population of The Ridgeway is approximately 162 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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