Moving to Ridgewood WA 6030
What the official numbers say about living in Ridgewood — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,554 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Ridgewood grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,007 → 4,623 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Arabic, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Ridgewood sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (87% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest train station: Butler, 3.5 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Eglinton Bus Station, 9.8 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 38.8 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 35 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 22 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 72 parks — see them all on the Ridgewood profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Alkimos Baptist College 1.1 km · Merriwa Primary School 1.2 km · Brighton Catholic Primary School 1.4 km · Irene McCormack Catholic College 1.4 km · Butler College 1.6 km · Clarkson Primary School 1.9 km · Clarkson Community High School 1.9 km · Quinns Baptist College 2 km
Groceries: Supa IGA 1.1 km · Farmer Jacks 1.2 km · IGA 1.8 km · IGA 2 km · Coles 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Ronsard Park 200 m · Sanctuary Park 200 m · Feakle Park 400 m · Clogher Park 450 m · Ballymote Park 500 m · Ashbourne Park 700 m · Pyrenees Park 850 m · Coldstream Park 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Ridgewood, most often seen first: Western Australian Raven · Laughing Turtle-dove · South-western New Holland Honeyeater · Western Red Wattlebird · Southern Willie Wagtail · South-western Singing Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Ridgewood, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood here | 4,623 | — | 4/10 | 3% |
| Merriwa | 5,587 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Quinns Rocks | 8,861 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Butler | 13,473 | — | 4/10 | 2% |
| Clarkson | 13,904 | — | 4/10 | 7% |
| Mindarie | 7,867 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Jindalee | 4,044 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wanneroo — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Pearce — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6030 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Ridgewood profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,007 people to 4,623. It sits about 35 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Butler station is roughly 3.5 km away. Local government is Wanneroo council, and the federal seat is Pearce.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Ridgewood vs Merriwa · Ridgewood vs Quinns Rocks.
Nearby guides: Merriwa · Quinns Rocks · Butler · Clarkson · Mindarie · Jindalee.
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