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Sandy Ridges

QLD 4615 • Queensland

111
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
68.62 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableHistoric
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About Sandy Ridges

Sandy Ridges is a quiet rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, situated approximately 17 kilometres north of Nanango and 22 kilometres east of Kingaroy, the region's main commercial centre. The locality covers around 69 square kilometres of agricultural land and recorded a population of 111 residents in the 2021 Census. With a below-average median household income and a very low density of around 1.6 persons per square kilometre, Sandy Ridges is characteristic of the South Burnett's small farming communities.

Sandy Ridges has a modest local history — a state school operated in the area from 1910 to 1956, reflecting an earlier generation of closer rural settlement. Today, residents rely on Nanango and Kingaroy for shopping, schooling, healthcare, and other services. The South Burnett region is known for peanut growing, grain cropping, and timber, and the rolling hinterland landscape around Sandy Ridges offers affordable acreage and a tranquil rural lifestyle within a few hours' drive of Brisbane.

Sandy Ridges falls under postcode 4615 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4615
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.66°, 152.01°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
68.62 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4615

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4615, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,565
Median 2023–24
$42,852
▲ 17.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$52,892

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4615; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service to locality — Nanango / Kingaroy N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
204 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hours

🛣️ Access via D'Aguilar Highway and Bruce Highway; Kingaroy is the nearest major service town (22km).

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local retail or services within the locality; all amenities require a drive to Nanango or Kingaroy.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
111
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,039.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.4% 10yr Up 78.5%
Motor vehicle theft
477.2 / 100k
2yr Up 12.8% 10yr Up 320.8%
Non-FV assault
985.6 / 100k
2yr Down 13.8% 10yr Up 133.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
17 / 100k
2yr Down 46.9% 10yr Up 456.0%
Steal from vehicle
383.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 86.7%
View all offence categories for South Burnett →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandy Ridges known for? +

Sandy Ridges is a small rural farming locality in Queensland's South Burnett Region, an area known for peanut growing, grain cropping, and timber. It has a local history that includes a former state school that operated from 1910 to 1956.

How far is Sandy Ridges from Brisbane? +

Sandy Ridges is approximately 204 kilometres north-west of Brisbane by road, around a 2 to 2.5 hour drive. Nanango (17km) and Kingaroy (22km) are the nearest service towns.

Does Sandy Ridges have public transport? +

Sandy Ridges has no public transport services. There is no passenger rail in the South Burnett region. A car is essential for accessing all services and amenities in Nanango or Kingaroy.

What is the population of Sandy Ridges? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sandy Ridges has a population of 111 residents across approximately 42 dwellings, reflecting its character as a small and sparsely settled farming locality.

Is Sandy Ridges a good place to live? +

Sandy Ridges offers an affordable rural lifestyle in the South Burnett's agricultural heartland, well suited to those seeking large landholdings or a farming lifestyle. Kingaroy and Nanango provide nearby access to schools, shops, and community facilities.

What is the postcode for Sandy Ridges? +

The postcode for Sandy Ridges, QLD is 4615, which it shares with Kingaroy and surrounding localities in the South Burnett Region.

Is Sandy Ridges a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sandy Ridges is part of the South Burnett 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.