Carters Ridge, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carters Ridge Queensland
Carters Ridge Location in Queensland
Population	497 (2021 census)
• Density	33.58/km2 (87.0/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4563
Area	14.8 km2 (5.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	18.2 km (11 mi) WSW of Cooroy 35.7 km (22 mi) S of Gympie 142 km (88 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gympie Region
State electorate(s)	Gympie
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Carters Ridge: Bollier Tuchekoi Ridgewood Bollier Carters Ridge Ridgewood Bollier Belli Park Belli Park

Carters Ridge is a small, quiet place in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's a "locality," which is like a small area or community. It's part of the Gympie Region. In 2021, about 497 people lived there.

What is Carters Ridge Like?

Carters Ridge is located next to the Mary River, which flows along its western side. The land here is used for two main things. Some areas have homes with lots of space, which is called "rural residential." Other parts are used for "grazing," meaning animals like cattle eat grass there. The land has a mix of natural plants and special fields where water is added to help grass grow.

A Look Back: History of Carters Ridge

The Old School

Long ago, Carters Ridge had its own school. It was called Carter's Ridge Provisional School and opened in May 1925. A few years later, in 1930, it became Carter's Ridge State School. However, the school closed its doors in 1967. The old school building was located on Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road.

Who Lives in Carters Ridge?

The number of people living in Carters Ridge has grown a little over time. In 2016, there were 469 people. By 2021, the population had increased to 497 people.

Learning and Schools

Carters Ridge does not have any schools right inside the locality. Students usually travel to nearby towns for their education.

Primary Schools

For younger students, the closest government primary schools are:

• Federal State School in Federal, which is to the north.
• Cooroy State School in Cooroy, located to the north-east.

Secondary Schools

For older students, the nearest government secondary schools are:

• Mary Valley State College in Imbil, to the west. This school teaches students up to Year 10.
• Noosa District State High School has two campuses. Its Years 7 and 8 campus is in Pomona. The Years 9 to 12 campus is in Cooroy.

Local Places to Visit

Carters Ridge has a nice park for everyone to enjoy.

Mary Fereday Park

You can find Mary Fereday Park on Poulsen Road. It's a great spot for people in the community to relax and spend time outdoors.