Ridgewood, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ridgewood, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
| Locality | Ridgewood |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Wanneroo |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.66225 |
| Longitude | 115.72307 |
| Population | 4,529 |
| Density | 2287.4 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 6030 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 35 km north-northwest |
Ridgewood is a locality in the City Of Wanneroo local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,529. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 2287.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 35 km north-northwest of Perth. Ridgewood is located at 31.6623°S, 115.7231°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6030.
Ridgewood unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes, where the ochre earth, a colour reminiscent of dried blood oranges, gives way to hardy native scrub and the occasional hardy gum tree. It lies 25.9 km west-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 297°T), and is situated 2.7 km north of Clarkson. The air here carries a subtle, dry scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, particularly potent in the late afternoon when the light begins to soften, casting long, languid shadows. This is a place where the sky seems vast and unburdened, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds, and where the stillness is punctuated only by the rustle of wind through the low-lying vegetation or the distant call of a bird.
Historically, Ridgewood’s character has been deeply intertwined with the rich, sandy soils that define much of this region, supporting a long tradition of market gardening and viticulture. For generations, families have coaxed sustenance and livelihood from this land, their efforts etched into the neat rows of crops that define the agricultural pockets scattered amongst the natural bushland. The local economy, though evolving, still holds a strong connection to these primary industries, with vineyards producing distinctive wines and market gardens supplying fresh produce to neighbouring centres. Beyond the immediate agricultural pulse, Ridgewood’s proximity to larger urban areas means it also serves as a quiet residential hub, a place where the pace of life allows for a more deliberate engagement with the day, where the evening light lingers a little longer on the rooftops and fences.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ridgewood, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Ridgewood, in the City Of Wanneroo local government area.
Detailed location data for Ridgewood includes the postcode (6030), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Wanneroo), 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 Ridgewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 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. |