Ridleyton

SA 5008 • Greater Adelaide

1,180
Population (2021)
$43,784
Median Income
0.42 km²
Area
20m
Elevation

About Ridleyton

Ridleyton is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Charles Sturt (City) area. With a population of 1,180 and a median income of $43,784, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.42 km² at an elevation of 20m, 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. Ridleyton combines affordability with quality of life.

Ridleyton falls under postcode 5008 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Croydon electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5008
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - North-East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.89°, 138.57°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.42 km²
Elevation
20m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,687
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,128
Census 2021
1,180
4.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,448
Income 2021
$43,784
34.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 749
Born Overseas 376

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 48
  • 2. England 38
  • 3. China 22
  • 4. India 20
  • 5. Croatia 14
  • 6. Italy 14
  • 7. Afghanistan 13
  • 8. Greece 13
  • 9. Malaysia 12
  • 10. Germany 11
  • 11. Iran 9
  • 12. New Zealand 9
  • 13. Philippines 9
  • 14. Thailand 9
  • 15. Brazil 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 346
Australian 257
Italian 94
Greek 93
Irish 84
Chinese 82
German 75
Scottish 73
Vietnamese 59
Dutch 32

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

444
Both parents born in Australia
530
Both parents born overseas
153
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.6%
Christianity
34.9%
Islam
4.4%
Buddhism
4.1%
Hinduism
1.4%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
56 (4.7%)
5-14 years
82 (6.9%)
15-19 years
46 (3.9%)
20-24 years
116 (9.8%)
25-34 years
277 (23.5%)
35-44 years
156 (13.2%)
45-54 years
148 (12.5%)
55-64 years
140 (11.9%)
65-74 years
96 (8.1%)
75-84 years
46 (3.9%)
85+ years
17 (1.4%)

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