Tasmania location profile
Ridgley TAS 7321
Ridgley is a small rural township in north-west Tasmania known for farming, forested hills and proximity to waterfalls. It offers quiet country living with quick access to Burnie’s services, appealing to families and lifestyle buyers.
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Why families consider Ridgley
Predominantly owner-occupied rural-residential blocks and farms, with a mix of families, tradespeople and retirees. Lifestyle is quiet and outdoorsy, with community sport and easy commuting to Burnie for work and services.
Amenities & services
- Ridgley General Store and Post Office
- Upper Burnie Shopping Centre (Woolworths, specialty stores)
- Burnie Plaza (Coles, Kmart, retailers)
- North West Regional Hospital (Burnie) and North West Private Hospital
- Cafes and restaurants in Burnie; Guide Falls Farm cafe nearby
- Burnie Library (Libraries Tasmania), Alexander St, Burnie
- Wynyard Library (Libraries Tasmania), Goldie St, Wynyard
Transport & connectivity
- No passenger rail; nearest intercity coaches operate from Burnie
- Limited local/school bus services; broader services from Burnie (Metro Tasmania, Redline/Tassielink coaches)
- Ridgley Highway (B18) linking to Burnie and Murchison Highway (A10); West Ridgley Rd and local rural roads
Lifestyle & recreation
- Guide Falls Reserve and picnic areas
- Ridgley Sports Ground (community sport)
- Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden (nearby Emu Heights)
- Burnie Aquatic Centre and Burnie Arts & Function Centre (short drive)
- Guide Falls Reserve
- Guide Dam picnic area
- Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden
- Fern Glade Reserve (Burnie)
Education context
No centres in Ridgley; multiple options 10–15 minutes away in Burnie and Upper Burnie (e.g., Goodstart, Discovery, Lady Gowrie) with generally good availability but limited infant places at peak times.
- University of Tasmania – Cradle Coast Campus, West Park, Burnie
- TasTAFE Burnie Campus, South Burnie
- University of Tasmania – Newnham Campus, Launceston (approx. 140km)