Ridgehaven

SA 5097 • Greater Adelaide

4,304
Population (2021)
$35,776
Median Income
2.11 km²
Area
157m
Elevation

About Ridgehaven

Ridgehaven is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Tea Tree Gully (City) area. With a population of 4,304 and a median income of $35,776, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.11 km² at an elevation of 157m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Ridgehaven combines affordability with quality of life.

Ridgehaven falls under postcode 5097 and is governed by Tea Tree Gully Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newland electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5097
Urban Area
Tea Tree Gully
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.82°, 138.71°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.11 km²
Elevation
157m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,436
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,008
Census 2021
4,304
7.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,108
Income 2021
$35,776
18.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,137
Born Overseas 1,040

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 330
  • 2. India 130
  • 3. China 43
  • 4. Philippines 39
  • 5. Germany 36
  • 6. Scotland 36
  • 7. Italy 33
  • 8. New Zealand 27
  • 9. Sri Lanka 23
  • 10. Netherlands 21
  • 11. Vietnam 18
  • 12. Malaysia 17
  • 13. Iran 16
  • 14. South Africa 15
  • 15. Ireland 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,884
Australian 1,463
Scottish 377
German 350
Irish 343
Italian 260
Indian 104
Dutch 91
Chinese 87
Filipino 66

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,134
Both parents born in Australia
1,426
Both parents born overseas
604
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.3%
Christianity
43.8%
Hinduism
2.4%
Sikhism
1.5%
Buddhism
1.3%
Islam
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
246 (5.7%)
5-14 years
451 (10.5%)
15-19 years
195 (4.5%)
20-24 years
211 (4.9%)
25-34 years
596 (13.8%)
35-44 years
537 (12.5%)
45-54 years
529 (12.3%)
55-64 years
425 (9.9%)
65-74 years
470 (10.9%)
75-84 years
448 (10.4%)
85+ years
202 (4.7%)

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