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| Locality | The Ridgeway |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.34026 |
| Longitude | 149.2625 |
| Population | 155 |
| Density | 68.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Elevation | 707 m |
| Postcode | 2620 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 242 km southwest |
The Ridgeway is a locality in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 155. The locality covers an area of 2.3 km², giving a population density of about 68.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 707 m above sea level. It lies approximately 242 km southwest of Sydney. The Ridgeway is located at 35.3403°S, 149.2625°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2620.
The Ridgeway lies in a fold of the earth, a place where the land breathes in a slow, steady rhythm. It lies 78.6 km south-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 212°T), and is situated 10.0 km east-north-east of Jerrabomberra. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, cradle the locality, their slopes a patchwork of emerald pastures and the grey-green austerity of eucalypt woodlands. The air here carries a clean, crisp edge, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun, beginning its descent, casts long, languid shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the landscape, imbuing it with a quiet, profound beauty. The very ground seems to hold the memory of ancient winds and rains, a testament to the enduring nature of this Australian countryside.
This is a place shaped by the persistent toil of generations, where the legacy of pastoralism is etched into the very character of The Ridgeway. Sheep and cattle graze on the fertile plains, their presence a constant hum in the economic lifeblood of the region, a continuation of the farming traditions that first drew settlers to these lands. The nearby waterways, often placid and reflecting the vast expanse of the sky, hint at a history of reliance and sustenance, a quiet promise of life amidst the often-harsh Australian environment. Beyond the immediate agricultural pursuits, the broader Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area offers a rich tapestry of natural wonders, from the rugged peaks of the Brindabella Ranges to the serene beauty of its river valleys, all contributing to a distinct sense of place that defines The Ridgeway.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of The Ridgeway, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on The Ridgeway, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for The Ridgeway includes the postcode (2620), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct The Ridgeway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |