Toowoomba Regional Council
Middle Ridge
Middle Ridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
7,595
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Middle Ridge.
Middle Ridge (4350) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
Middle Ridge has roughly 7,595 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Middle Ridge scores 0/100 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Middle Ridge's population at 7,595, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,595
Median age
43
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$695/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
7,595
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Toowoomba 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.
16,889
total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba 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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Middle Ridge.
Local schools for Middle Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Gabbinbar State School
Middle Ridge State School
Rangeville State School
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Frequently asked
About Middle Ridge.
- What is the Middle Ridge postcode?
- Middle Ridge is in the 4350 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Middle Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $695, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Middle Ridge?
- There are 20 schools serving Middle Ridge on this page, including Gabbinbar State School, Middle Ridge State School, Highlands Christian College.
- How walkable is Middle Ridge?
- Middle Ridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Middle Ridge?
- Middle Ridge is close to Centenary Heights, Kearneys Spring, Southtown, Rangeville, Picnic Point.
- What is the population of Middle Ridge?
- Middle Ridge has approximately 7,595 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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