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West Ridgley, TAS 7321
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$640,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$330,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.7%
1yr Growth
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Investment snapshot for West Ridgley
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West Ridgley market and investor summary
In West Ridgley, TAS 7321, houses show a gross rental yield of 4.7%. At 3.8% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Demand is softer at 3.8% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 79 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in West Ridgley: people, income and schools
West Ridgley is home to around 124 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 48, skewed a little older, and 93% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $70,000 a year, or roughly $1,340 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 124
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $70,000/yr
- Households renting
- 0%
- Family households
- 78%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 905
- Unemployment
- 3.1%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in West Ridgley
No properties currently listed in West Ridgley
Search West Ridgley listings →Frequently asked questions about West Ridgley
What should I check before investing in West Ridgley?
West Ridgley has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.7% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What rental yield does West Ridgley show?
The gross rental yield in West Ridgley is 4.7% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in West Ridgley?
The current vacancy rate in West Ridgley is 3.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in West Ridgley?
West Ridgley has a population of approximately 124 residents, with a median age of 48.
What schools are near West Ridgley?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of West Ridgley. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is West Ridgley's population growing?
The population of West Ridgley has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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