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Ridgelands

QLD 4702 • Queensland

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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.