Park Ridge South, Queensland

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Park Ridge South
Queensland
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Park Ridge South
Coordinates 27°43′38″S153°02′06″E / 27.7272°S 153.0350°E / -27.7272; 153.0350 (Park Ridge South (centre of locality)) Coordinates: 27°43′38″S153°02′06″E / 27.7272°S 153.0350°E / -27.7272; 153.0350 (Park Ridge South (centre of locality))
Population1,762 (2016 census) [1]
 • Density193.6/km2 (501.5/sq mi)
Established1991
Postcode(s) 4125
Area9.1 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s) Logan City
State electorate(s) Logan
Federal division(s)
Suburbs around Park Ridge South:
Greenbank Park Ridge Park Ridge
Greenbank Park Ridge South Chambers Flat
Greenbank Munruben Chambers Flat

Park Ridge South is a residential locality in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia. [2] In the 2016 census, Park Ridge South had a population of 1,762 people. [1]

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Geography

The Mount Lindesay Highway enters the locality from the north (Park Ridge) and exits to the south (Munruben), roughly bisecting the locality into east and west sections. [3]

History

Once a rural community, it is developing into a low density residential area. Park Ridge South was officially gazetted as a locality in 1991. It was previously part of the Beaudesert Shire local government area. Rosia Road and Stoney Camp Road at Park Ridge South formed part of the boundary between the local government areas of Beaudesert Shire and Logan City. The 2008 Queensland Local Government amalgamations saw former suburbs of Beaudesert Shire including Park Ridge South becoming part of Logan City.[ citation needed ]

In the 2011 census, Park Ridge South recorded a population of 1,778 people, 49% female and 51% male. [4] The median age of the Park Ridge South population was 40 years, 3 years above the national median of 37. [4] 73.8% of people living in Park Ridge South were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 6.2%, New Zealand 4.6%, Taiwan 1%, China 0.8%, Croatia 0.7%. [4] 84.2% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.7% Khmer, 1.5% Mandarin, 1.1% Hmong, 1% Croatian, 0.7% Italian. [4]

In the 2016 census, Park Ridge South had a population of 1,762 people. [1]

Education

There are no schools in Park Ridge South. The nearest government primary schools are Park Ridge State School in neighbouring Park Ridge to the north and Greenbank State School in neighbouring Greenbank to the west. The nearest government secondary school is Park Ridge State High School in Park Ridge. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Park Ridge South (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "Park Ridge South – locality in City of Logan (entry 45285)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government . Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland . Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Park Ridge South (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 January 2014. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
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