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| Locality | Ridgeway |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Hobart City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.92082 |
| Longitude | 147.28699 |
| Population | 172 |
| Density | 27.8 /km² |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Elevation | 350 m |
| Postcode | 7054 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 5 km southwest |
Ridgeway is a locality in the Hobart City Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 172. The locality covers an area of 6.2 km², giving a population density of about 27.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 350 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km southwest of Hobart. Ridgeway is located at 42.9208°S, 147.2870°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7054. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Ridgeway is a place where the sky often wears a soft, bruised hue at dusk, bleeding into the rolling hills that cradle the settlement. It lies 5.5 km south-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 218°T), and is situated 4.8 km west-south-west of Sandy Bay. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a subtle perfume that clings to the weathered bark of the gum trees lining the country roads. Fields of emerald pasture, punctuated by the dark green of hedgerows, stretch towards the horizon, the land gently rising and falling like the breath of a sleeping giant. Sheep graze in quiet herds, their fleece a stark white against the rich soil, and the occasional squawk of a kookaburra breaks the deep stillness that settles over the landscape as the day draws to a close.
The history of Ridgeway is intrinsically linked to the rich agricultural lands that surround it, a legacy forged in the days when farming and grazing were the lifeblood of this locality. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile plains and the promise of a new beginning, carved out their livelihoods from the bush, their efforts etched into the very contours of the terrain. While the agricultural roots remain strong, with dairy herds a common sight and small vineyards beginning to dot the slopes, Ridgeway has also found a modest economic footing in its proximity to larger centres. This has allowed for a quiet flourishing of local crafts and artisanal producers, their wares often displayed at the weekend markets, a gentle hum of commerce that complements the enduring peace of the countryside.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Ridgeway, Tasmania. 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 Ridgeway, in the Hobart City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Ridgeway includes the postcode (7054), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hobart City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 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. |