Park Ridge, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Park Ridge Logan City, Queensland
Park Ridge Road, 2014
Park Ridge Location in Queensland
Population	8,455 (2021 census)
• Density	503.3/km2 (1,304/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4125
Area	16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	9.3 km (6 mi) SW of Logan Central 34.5 km (21 mi) S of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	Logan City
State electorate(s)	Logan
Federal Division(s)	Forde
Suburbs around Park Ridge: Regents Park Heritage Park Crestmead Boronia Heights Park Ridge Logan Reserve Greenbank Park Ridge South Chambers Flat

Park Ridge is a suburb in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the City of Logan, located south of the Brisbane metropolitan area. In 2021, about 8,455 people lived in Park Ridge.

Exploring Park Ridge's Location

Park Ridge is found to the west of Logan City. It has a lovely rural feel with large properties and lots of bushland. Park Ridge Road cuts through the suburb from east to west. The Mount Lindesay Highway forms its western border, and Chambers Flat Road is on its eastern side.

A Look Back at Park Ridge's History

Park Ridge used to be called Logan Ridges. But in the early 1890s, the local post office changed the name. They wanted to show how many parks and green spaces were in the area.

The first settlers came from Yorkshire. In the 1890s, they mainly worked in timber-getting and farming. These jobs were important into the early 1900s. Later, people tried growing tobacco, but it didn't last long. Eventually, poultry farming became a big industry. A company called Ingham's Chickens became a major employer in the area.

Schools Opening in Park Ridge

Park Ridge Provisional School first opened its doors on April 23, 1895. It was located between Rosia Road and Hillcrest Road. In 1909, it became a state school. The original school building had problems with white ants. So, in 1915, the school moved to its current location. The building they moved into had been the Browns Plains Provision School.

Park Ridge State High School opened on January 29, 1991.

In 1996, about 1,549 people lived in Park Ridge. Most homes (71%) were owned by the people living in them.

Saint Philomena School opened on February 2, 1999. It is built on about 11 acres of rural land. This school is connected with the Society of St Pius X.

Parklands Christian College opened on April 11, 2001.

Who Lives in Park Ridge?

The number of people living in Park Ridge has changed over time.

• In 2011, there were 2,328 people. The average age was 54 years old. Most people (62.1%) were born in Australia. Other countries people came from included England, New Zealand, and Taiwan. Most people (80.8%) spoke only English at home.
• In 2016, the population grew slightly to 2,503 people.
• By 2021, Park Ridge had 8,455 residents. The average age was 30 years old, which is younger than the national average. About 56.4% of residents were born in Australia. Many others came from New Zealand, India, and England. While most (65.6%) spoke English at home, other common languages included Punjabi, Samoan, and Mandarin.

Education in Park Ridge

Park Ridge has several schools for students of all ages.

• Park Ridge State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It is located at 3776 Mt Lindesay Highway (27°42′06″S 153°02′20″E / 27.7016°S 153.0388°E / -27.7016; 153.0388 (Park Ridge State School)). In 2017, it had 577 students and also offers a special education program.
• Saint Philomena School is a private school for students from Prep to Year 12. It is located at 61–71 Koplick Road (27°43′15″S 153°05′03″E / 27.7208°S 153.0841°E / -27.7208; 153.0841 (Saint Philomena School)). In 2017, 171 students attended this school.
• Parklands Christian College is another private school for students from Prep to Year 12. You can find it at 11 Hillcrest Road (27°42′57″S 153°02′08″E / 27.7157°S 153.0356°E / -27.7157; 153.0356 (Parklands Christian College)). In 2017, this college had 654 students.
• Park Ridge State High School is a government high school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It is located at 14–30 Lancewood Street (27°42′01″S 153°02′01″E / 27.7003°S 153.0337°E / -27.7003; 153.0337 (Park Ridge State High School)). In 2017, 1176 students were enrolled here. It also has a special education program.

Parks and Fun Places

There are a few parks in Park Ridge where you can relax and play:

• Hubner Park (27°42′17″S 153°03′22″E / 27.7047°S 153.0560°E / -27.7047; 153.0560 (Hubner Park))
• Park Ridge District Park (27°42′14″S 153°04′37″E / 27.7039°S 153.0770°E / -27.7039; 153.0770 (Park Ridge District Park))