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Forest Ridge Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Forest Ridge Compares
Forest Ridge vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Forest Ridge | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $899 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $273 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 54 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Forest Ridge is a locality 204 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4357. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, Forest Ridge has a population of 30 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $899, below the QLD average.
Housing in Forest Ridge includes a median weekly rent of $273, 8 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Forest Ridge scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Forest Ridge is part of the Darling Downs - East statistical area in Queensland.
Forest Ridge Details
| Postcode | 4357 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 30 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $899/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $524/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $273 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 8 |
| Australian Citizens | 63.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.9609136 |
| Longitude | 151.0267589 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 204 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs - East |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7 (23.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (10.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 11 (36.7%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (16.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 8 (26.7%) |
| Cancer | 6 (20.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (33.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (66.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Suburbs Near Forest Ridge
Same Postcode (4357)
More Forest Ridge Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.