Middle Ridge
QLD 4350 • Rest of QLD
About Middle Ridge
Middle Ridge is a well-established residential suburb on the southern fringe of Toowoomba, Queensland's largest inland city, sitting approximately 125 kilometres west of Brisbane on the Darling Downs escarpment at an elevation of around 700 metres. The suburb falls within the Toowoomba Regional Council area and covers approximately 8.7 square kilometres of predominantly flat to gently sloping terrain. With a population of 7,595, it has a mature age profile — the median age of 43 and strong representation of residents aged 35 to 64 reflects its appeal to established families and long-term homeowners. The median household income of around $2,177 per week is comfortably above the Queensland average, underscoring the suburb's status as one of Toowoomba's more desirable addresses.
Middle Ridge is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets with well-maintained homes, parks, and a strong sense of community. The suburb is served by a mix of government and non-government primary and secondary schools, making it a popular choice for families, and residents benefit from easy access to Toowoomba's main shopping precincts and the Grand Central Shopping Centre. Toowoomba's elevated position on the Great Dividing Range provides a noticeably cooler climate than the Queensland coast, and Middle Ridge's proximity to local parks and sporting facilities adds to its liveability. The suburb's predominantly Australian-born population, with growing representation from India, England, and South Africa, gives it a welcoming, inclusive character.
Middle Ridge falls under postcode 4350 and is governed by Toowoomba Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toowoomba South electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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55 Brisbane Street
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Suites 4 & 5, 1-3 Russell Street
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40 Wirra Wirra Street
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Cnr Glenvale Road and Boundary Street
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246A Herries Street
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60 Ramsay Street
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505 Hume Street
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Rob Street
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154 Stephen Street
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67 Warwick Street
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451 McDougall Street
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Wuth Street
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72 Ruthven Street
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75 McDougall Street
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189 Stenner Street
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224 Glenvale Road
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110 Ruthven Street
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315 Bunker's Hill School Road
Housing 2021 Census
10 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 212
- 2. England 180
- 3. South Africa 111
- 4. New Zealand 107
- 5. China 93
- 6. Sri Lanka 62
- 7. Malaysia 58
- 8. Nepal 46
- 9. Zimbabwe 42
- 10. Scotland 33
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)