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Forest Ridge

QLD 4357 • Queensland

30
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
4.83 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Forest Ridge

Forest Ridge is a small rural locality on Queensland's Darling Downs, located west of Toowoomba near the township of Pittsworth, within the Southern Downs region. The locality covers approximately 4.8 square kilometres and had a population of just 30 residents at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a quiet farming and residential fringe area. The surrounding plains are characterised by broad-acre cropping and grazing typical of the fertile Darling Downs.

Residents of Forest Ridge enjoy the open skies and relaxed pace of Darling Downs rural life, with the town of Pittsworth providing day-to-day services including schools, shops, and community facilities. Toowoomba, Queensland's largest inland city, is accessible within approximately 40 kilometres and offers a full range of urban amenities including hospitals, universities, and major retail. The area suits families and individuals seeking affordable acreage lifestyle blocks within commuting distance of Toowoomba.

Forest Ridge falls under postcode 4357 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4357
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.96°, 151.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4.83 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4357

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4357, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,322
Median 2023–24
$45,013
▲ 20.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,868

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4357; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
165 km
By Train
No local train service; Toowoomba (~40 km) has rail connections to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs to Brisbane via Toowoomba
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs to Brisbane via Toowoomba

🛣️ Rural locality; Pittsworth (~5 km) is the nearest town; Toowoomba ~40 km

Walkability Car Dependent

Fully rural locality; a private vehicle is essential for all services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
30
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Toowoomba Local Government Area, which contains Forest Ridge. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Forest Ridge QLD located? +

Forest Ridge is a small rural locality on Queensland's Darling Downs, situated near the township of Pittsworth, approximately 40 kilometres south of Toowoomba.

What services are available near Forest Ridge QLD? +

The nearby township of Pittsworth provides schools, a general store, medical services, and community facilities. Toowoomba, approximately 40 km away, offers a full range of urban services including hospitals, universities, and major shopping.

What is the land use in Forest Ridge QLD? +

Forest Ridge sits within the fertile Darling Downs agricultural district, with surrounding land primarily used for broad-acre cropping, grain production, and grazing, typical of the wider Pittsworth area.

Is Forest Ridge a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Forest Ridge is part of the Toowoomba LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Forest Ridge? +

Forest Ridge had a population of 30 at the 2021 Census.