Question 1

Is Ridgley a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Ridgley is a semi-rural locality inland from the coast near Burnie, with gently rolling farmland, pockets of native bush and a relaxed country atmosphere. It attracts people looking for larger blocks, hobby farms or a quieter lifestyle while keeping access to coastal services. Housing ranges from older weatherboard cottages and farmhouses to more recent single-level homes, and local facilities are limited so residents commonly rely on Burnie for shopping, healthcare and entertainment. Local roads link straightforwardly into the north-west road network.

About 645 people live in Ridgley, with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $1,558 a week (about $81,000 a year). The community is weighted towards couple families, and roughly nine in ten homes are owner-occupied. The Melba rail line passes through the locality, the Ridgley Highway has been repaired and strengthened recently, and council funding has been allocated for renewals at the Ridgley Recreation Ground, community centre and football club. Whether Ridgley suits you will come down to whether you want a semi-rural, owner-occupied community with close access to Burnie’s services.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Ridgley?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Ridgley to publish reliable price or rent figures. Without those figures, it isn't possible to say how expensive it is to live in Ridgley compared with local incomes at the last Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Ridgley a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months the median house value in Ridgley fell by 3.3%, a modest decline in capital value. For someone weighing Ridgley up as an investment, that 12-month movement is the capital-growth figure to consider; whether it suits your plans depends on your objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-3.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	3	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	42	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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