The Ridgeway NSW

Postcode 2620 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA

The Ridgeway is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area (postcode 2620). With a population of 162, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $145K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in The Ridgeway is $550,000, having dropped significantly 70.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $595. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,245.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA is below average at 2,796 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, The Ridgeway offers a gross rental yield of 5.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($550K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -70.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.6% High Yield
Price vs State$550K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability3.8x Affordable
Price Momentum-70.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$550K
-70.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$625
POPULATION
162
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,791
Personal Income /wk$1170
Mortgage /mth$2,245
CRIME (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,796
Total Incidents1,828
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025