Ridgewood, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ridgewood Queensland
Ridgewood Location in Queensland
Population	317 (2021 census)
• Density	8.149/km2 (21.11/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4563
Area	38.9 km2 (15.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	13.6 km (8 mi) WSW of Cooroy 20.2 km (13 mi) SW of Pomona 26.5 km (16 mi) WSW of Tewantin 154 km (96 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Noosa
State electorate(s)	Nicklin
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Ridgewood: Tuchekoi Federal Black Mountain Black Mountain Carters Ridge Ridgewood Cooroy Belli Park Belli Park Belli Park

Ridgewood is a quiet, rural area located in the Shire of Noosa, Queensland, Australia. It's known as a "locality," which is a type of small community or district. In 2021, about 317 people lived in Ridgewood.

Where is Ridgewood?

Ridgewood is found in the "hinterland" of the Sunshine Coast. This means it's a bit inland from the famous beaches. It is about 32 kilometers (20 miles) west of Noosa Heads, a well-known coastal town.

A Look Back: Ridgewood's History

Ridgewood has a simple but interesting past.

Early School Days

A school called Mary River Road Provisional School first opened its doors in 1916. Around 1918, its name changed to Ridgewood State School. This school served the community for many years before closing around 1961. It was located on Cooroy Belli Creek Road.

Local Government Changes

Between 2008 and 2013, Ridgewood, along with the rest of the Noosa area, became part of the Sunshine Coast Region. This change happened because of a decision to combine local governments. However, many people were not happy with this, and eventually, the decision was reversed. This meant Ridgewood returned to being part of the Shire of Noosa.

Who Lives in Ridgewood?

The number of people living in Ridgewood has changed a bit over the years.

• In 2006, there were 612 people living here.
• By 2016, the population was 307 people.
• In the most recent count in 2021, the population was 317 people.

Learning in Ridgewood

There are no schools located directly within Ridgewood itself. However, students can easily travel to nearby areas for their education.

Primary Schools

The closest government primary schools for younger students are:

• Cooroy State School in the neighboring town of Cooroy (to the north-east).
• Federal State School in nearby Federal (to the north-west).
• Eumundi State School in Eumundi (to the east).

Secondary Schools

For older students, the nearest government secondary school is Noosa District State High School. This school has two campuses:

• Its junior campus (for younger high school students) is in Pomona (to the north).
• Its senior campus (for older high school students) is in Cooroy.