Balmoral Ridge, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Balmoral RidgeSunshine Coast, Queensland |
|||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerrard Lookout, 2015
|
|||||||||||||||
 Balmoral Ridge
Location in Queensland
|
|||||||||||||||
| Population | 302 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 31.79/km2 (82.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4552 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | |||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Glass House | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fisher | ||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||
Balmoral Ridge is a small, quiet area in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Sunshine Coast Region.
In 2021, about 302 people lived there.
Contents
Where is Balmoral Ridge?
Balmoral Ridge is about 82 kilometers (about 50 miles) north of Brisbane. It sits on the Blackall Range. This area is known as the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast.
The northern part of Balmoral Ridge is next to the Baroon Pocket Dam. A special spot called Balmoral Lookout is on a high part of the range. You can find it along Maleny Montville Road. The Obi Obi Creek forms most of the western border.
The main road, Maleny–Montville Road, goes right through the area. It runs from the south to the north-east.
A Quick Look at History
This area was once simply called Balmoral. But in 1989, the local council wanted to make it an official place name. The Queensland Government worried it might be confused with another place called Balmoral in Brisbane. So, they officially named it Balmoral Ridge. This name helps people know it's a different place.
Who Lives Here?
In 2011, there were 281 people living in Balmoral Ridge. Most of them (about 68%) were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like England, New Zealand, Scotland, Finland, and Canada.
Most people (about 88%) spoke only English at home. A few also spoke Afrikaans or German. The average age of people living here was 55 years old. This was older than the national average age of 37.
By 2016, the population was 278 people. In 2021, it grew slightly to 302 people.
Schools in the Area
Balmoral Ridge does not have its own schools. Kids living here go to schools in nearby towns. The closest primary schools are Montville State School and Maleny State School.
For high school, students usually attend Maleny State High School. Both Montville and Maleny are very close to Balmoral Ridge.
What to See and Do
Balmoral Ridge is home to two beautiful lookouts. Both of them are located along the Maleny Montville Road. They offer great views of the surrounding area.
- Gerrard Lookout (26°43′53″S 152°54′07″E / 26.7315°S 152.9019°E)
- Balmoral Lookout (26°44′22″S 152°53′50″E / 26.7394°S 152.8972°E)
