Kentish Council
West Ridgley
West Ridgley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
124
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about West Ridgley.
West Ridgley (7321) sits in the Kentish region of Tasmania.
West Ridgley has roughly 124 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
West Ridgley 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Ridgley's population at 124, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
124
Median age
48
Family households
88%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
124
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in West Ridgley.
Local schools for West Ridgley
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Government School Catchment
Ridgley Primary School
Yolla District School
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Frequently asked
About West Ridgley.
- What is the West Ridgley postcode?
- West Ridgley is in the 7321 postcode, in TAS, in the Kentish Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Ridgley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in West Ridgley?
- There are 2 schools serving West Ridgley on this page, including Ridgley Primary School, Yolla District School.
- How walkable is West Ridgley?
- West Ridgley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near West Ridgley?
- West Ridgley is close to Highclere, Elliott, Tewkesbury, Ridgley, East Ridgley.
- What is the population of West Ridgley?
- West Ridgley has approximately 124 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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