Forest Ridge at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
30
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Forest Ridge.
The postcode for Forest Ridge is 4357 (QLD).
Forest Ridge (4357) sits in the Goondiwindi region of Queensland.
Forest Ridge has roughly 30 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Forest Ridge scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forest Ridge's population at 30, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30
Median age
54
Family households
100%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$231/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
30
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Goondiwindi Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,315
total offences in 2026 across the Goondiwindi Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forest Ridge.
Local schools for Forest Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Millmerran State School
Kindon State School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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Frequently asked
About Forest Ridge.
- What is the Forest Ridge postcode?
- Forest Ridge is in the 4357 postcode, in QLD, in the Goondiwindi region.
- Where is Forest Ridge?
- Forest Ridge is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4357, in the Goondiwindi region.
- What is the average rent in Forest Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in Forest Ridge?
- There are 3 schools serving Forest Ridge on this page, including Millmerran State School, St Joseph's School, Kindon State School.
- How walkable is Forest Ridge?
- Forest Ridge has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forest Ridge?
- Forest Ridge is close to Cypress Gardens, Millmerran Downs, The Pines, Wattle Ridge, Millmerran Woods.
- What is the population of Forest Ridge?
- The population of Forest Ridge is approximately 30 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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