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Ridgelands

QLD 4702 • Queensland

195
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
111.99 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBeef CountryCentral QueenslandAgricultural
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About Ridgelands

Ridgelands is a rural locality in the Rockhampton Region of Queensland, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton CBD in the state electorate of Mirani. The locality covers 112 square kilometres of Central Queensland grazing land and had a population of 195 residents at the 2021 Census across 62 dwellings. Ridgelands lies within one of Australia's premier beef cattle regions, reflecting the dominant pastoral character of the broader Rockhampton district.

Cattle grazing is the primary land use in Ridgelands, with local producers regularly selling stock at the Gracemere saleyards — one of the largest cattle selling centres in Australia, located south-east near Rockhampton. Ridgelands State School serves the local community, providing primary education to children of farming families in the area. Residents travel to Rockhampton for shopping, healthcare, and major services, with the city accessible via a roughly 30-minute drive on local roads.

Ridgelands falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the Rockhampton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Rockhampton
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.28°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
111.99 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4702

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4702, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,286
Median 2023–24
$61,737
▲ 25.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,932

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4702; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • School bus services — Rockhampton area schools Approx 40 min

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
30 – 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25 – 35 min

🛣️ Access to Rockhampton via local roads; Gracemere saleyards are approximately 25 km south-east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Ridgelands is a dispersed grazing locality with no walkable services; a car is essential for accessing all amenities in Rockhampton

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
195
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,754.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.3% 10yr Up 34.6%
Motor vehicle theft
626.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 172.5%
Non-FV assault
2,283.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 206.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
37.1 / 100k
2yr Down 40.8% 10yr Up 25.8%
Steal from vehicle
969 / 100k
2yr Up 17.2% 10yr Up 20.7%
View all offence categories for Rockhampton →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgelands known for? +

Ridgelands is known as a beef cattle grazing locality in the heart of Central Queensland's pastoral country. Properties in the area regularly supply stock to the Gracemere saleyards near Rockhampton, one of Australia's largest cattle selling centres. It is also home to Ridgelands State School, a small community school serving local farming families.

How far is Ridgelands from Rockhampton? +

Ridgelands is approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Rockhampton CBD, roughly a 30 to 40 minute drive depending on road conditions.

Does Ridgelands have public transport? +

Ridgelands has no regular public bus or train services. A car is essential for all travel, with Rockhampton providing the nearest comprehensive services approximately 30 kilometres to the south-east.

What is the population of Ridgelands? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ridgelands has a population of 195 residents across 62 dwellings, reflecting its character as a sparsely populated rural grazing locality spread over 112 square kilometres.

Is Ridgelands a good place to live? +

Ridgelands suits those involved in or supportive of the beef cattle industry, offering a genuine rural lifestyle in Central Queensland with a small community primary school and reasonable access to Rockhampton's city services. It appeals to farming families who value wide open spaces and a tight-knit rural community.

What is the postcode for Ridgelands? +

The postcode for Ridgelands is 4702, which it shares with Rockhampton and a broad range of Central Queensland localities.

Is Ridgelands a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ridgelands is part of the Rockhampton 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.