NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
The Ridgeway, 2620
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Suburb snapshot
The Ridgeway is a small locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional area, home to around 162 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows reported crime totals of around 11 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025, roughly 67.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580 (flats $440, houses $690), limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 162
- Median age
- 52
- Median household income / week
- $2,791
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 57
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,245
- Employment rate
- 53.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $440
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 423
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 67.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 54 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions340
- Domestic Violence Related Assault191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment272
- Malicious Damage To Property340
- Steal From Retail Store195
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Beaumont Cres Before Ridgeway Rd
- Beaumont Cres Before Ridgeway Rd
- Ridgeway Rd At Beaumont Cres
- Ridgeway Rd At Beaumont Cres
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
7 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Pathways and paving; Rainwater tanks; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Stairway; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development8 BEAUMONT CRESCENT THE RIDGEWAY 2620Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport21 RIDGEWAY ROAD THE RIDGEWAY 2620Rejected
2023· 1 proposal
February 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Other8 BEAUMONT CRESCENT THE RIDGEWAY 2620Determined
2022· 2 proposals
November 2022
- Shed96 RIDGEWAY ROAD THE RIDGEWAY 2620Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Stormwater management systems; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces14 BEAUMONT CRESCENT THE RIDGEWAY 2620Withdrawn
2021· 2 proposals
June 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development141 RIDGEWAY ROAD THE RIDGEWAY 2620Determined
March 2021
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs185 RIDGEWAY ROAD THE RIDGEWAY 2620Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Ridgeway Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
2 Highland Close
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime340
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime191
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime272
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime340
- Steal From Retail Storecrime195
- Beaumont Cres Before Ridgeway Rdtransport
- Beaumont Cres Before Ridgeway Rdtransport
- Ridgeway Rd At Beaumont Crestransport
- Ridgeway Rd At Beaumont Crestransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning141 RIDGEWAY ROAD THE RIDGEWAY 2620Lodged 16 Jun 2021 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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