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Ridgewood, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Ridgewood is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 4,529. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,529 Population 5,882/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$24,268 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$24,268 median income, 6.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Ridgewood

Ridgewood

Ridgewood is an outer suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 37 kilometres north of Perth's central business district. It is part of the City of Wanneroo local government area.

People

Population4,529
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density5,882/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$24,268
Per Capita$24,268
Unemployment6.8%

Housing

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Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units1,812

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population4,529
Population Density5,882 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates-31.6615°, 115.7226°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,268
Median Age36.0 years

About Ridgewood

Ridgewood is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 4,529. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Ridgewood has a population of 4,529 with a density of 5,882 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,529
Total Population
5,882
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ridgewood vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ridgewood is $24,268, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,268 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $467, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 430 business establishments.

Income: Ridgewood vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,268
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,268
Avg Weekly Wage$467

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)430

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ridgewood is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,812 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.3%
Owner-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units1,812

Property Tax

Climate in Ridgewood

Ridgewood has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 16.3° / 33.2° 20.9
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.2° 23.8
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.9° 17.1
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 29.8
May 15.8°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22.8° 70.0
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 7.3° / 19.6° 108.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6° / 18.1° 125.9
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.6° / 19.1° 117.3
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 7.7° / 20.7° 81.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.6° 32.7
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 12.1° / 28.4° 16.1
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 14.1° / 30.8° 11.4
Ridgewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density5,882/sq mi
Coordinates-31.6615°N, 115.7226°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 2, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 120 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 110 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 129 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 136 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 127 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 131 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 126 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 142 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 23 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 95 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 143 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 144 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 100 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 150 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Coldest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Ridgewood has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Ridgewood

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Ridgewood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Motor Museum of Western Australia
Museum of Natural History
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Revolutions
Tractor Musem

Libraries in Ridgewood

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Altone Park Public Library0.0
Ballajura Libary0.0
Bassendean Memorial Library0.0
Clarkson Library0.0
Dianella Library0.0
Duncraig Library0.0
Duncraig SHS Library0.0
Elizabeth Myles Library0.0
Ellenbrook Public Library0.0
Girrawheen Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
Joondalup Library0.0
Karrinyup Public Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Scarborough Library0.0
Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre0.0
Whitford's Library0.0
Woodvale public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ridgewood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Malaga Markets
Morley Markets
Scarborough Sunset Markets

Restaurants in Ridgewood

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fast n Fusion curry house Indian Restaurant

Cafes in Ridgewood

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

My Hungry Bear

Clinics in Ridgewood

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinipath Pathology

Gas Stations in Ridgewood

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1994335697

Gyms in Ridgewood

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Ridgewood

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ridgewood

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Beermullah Airstrip-Small Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Glentromie Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
RAAF Gingin-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ridgewood

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Horizons physiotherapy
Ocean Village Medical Centre
SILK Laser Clinics Innaloo
St John Urgent Care

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ridgewood

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgewood

What is the population of Ridgewood?

Ridgewood has a population of 4,529 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5,882 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ridgewood expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,268, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ridgewood?

Ridgewood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ridgewood?

The unemployment rate in Ridgewood is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $467. There are 430 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ridgewood?

The median home value in Ridgewood is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.

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