Forest Ridge
QLD 4357 • Queensland
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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Southern Downs electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Rural locality; Pittsworth (~5 km) is the nearest town; Toowoomba ~40 km
Fully rural locality; a private vehicle is essential for all services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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19 Simmons Street
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25 Walpole Street