Limestone Ridges, Queensland facts for kids
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 Limestone Ridges
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 135 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 9.78/km2 (25.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4305 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Scenic Rim Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Scenic Rim | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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Limestone Ridges is a small, quiet area in the countryside of Queensland, Australia. It's known as a "locality," which is like a small community or district. In 2021, about 135 people lived here. It's part of the Scenic Rim Region, a beautiful area with lots of natural landscapes.
Where is Limestone Ridges?
Limestone Ridges is located in Queensland. The main road, Ipswich – Boonah Road (also called State Route 93), runs along its eastern side. This road helps people travel in and out of the area.
A Look Back: History of Limestone Ridges
The name "Limestone Ridges" comes from a special type of rock found here. This rock is called dolomite, and it's mined from an outcrop. An outcrop is like a part of the rock sticking out of the ground.
A school called Limestone Ridges Provisional School first opened on November 11, 1884. A "Provisional School" was a temporary school, often set up in new or small communities. Later, on April 1, 1910, it became Limestone Ridges State School. This meant it was a permanent school run by the state government. The school taught students for many years before it closed on May 3, 1974. It was located at 335 Limestone Ridges Road.
Who Lives in Limestone Ridges?
The number of people living in Limestone Ridges has changed over time.
- In 2016, there were 116 people living here.
- By 2021, the population grew to 135 people.
In 2016, there were 41 households in the area. About 51.7% of the people were males and 48.3% were females. The average age of people living in Limestone Ridges was 45 years old. This was a bit older than the national average age in Australia, which was 38 years old at the time.
The average money earned by a household each week in 2016 was about $1,437. This was very close to the national average for Australia.
