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Forest Ridge

5 km²

Forest Ridge is characterised by modest household incomes, a notably older population and fewer residents than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population30—since 2011Median age54 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over26.7%Children under 1523.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–466

Age structure

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, followed by Seniors (65+) (28%) and Children (0–14) (24%).

Older adults (45–64)36.7%
Seniors (65+)26.7%
Children (0–14)23.3%
Young adults (25–44)10.0%

Marital status

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Married at 33%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (24%).

  • Married33%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced24%
  • Separated14%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Australia at 80%, followed by New Zealand (20%).

Australia53.3%
New Zealand13.3%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only63.3%

Religion

People with no religion30.0%

Religious affiliation

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (41%).

  • Christianity59%
  • No religion41%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1228.0%

Highest year of school

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Year 10 at 59%, followed by Year 12 (41%).

Year 1040.0%
Year 1228.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$524—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$899—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,312—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week0.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition43.3%People with a mental health condition10.0%People needing help with daily activities13.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Arthritis at 40%, followed by Cancer (30%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis26.7%
Cancer20.0%
Mental health10.0%
Other condition10.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.0%People providing unpaid care0.0%People caring for children unpaid20.0%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8—since 2011

Family composition

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Couples with children at 38%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (23%).

  • Couples with children38%
  • Couples without children38%
  • One-parent families23%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$273—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Owned outright at 100%.

  • Owned outright100%

Types of homes

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Car (driver) at 100%.

Car (driver)55.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years32.3%

Jobs & Industry

Labour-force participation32.0%

Industries people work in

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing33.3%

Occupations people work in

In Forest Ridge, the largest group is Labourers at 100%.

Labourers33.3%

Nearby areas

Cypress GardensMillmerran DownsMillmerran WoodsThe Pines (Qld)Wattle Ridge (Qld)Condamine FarmsCaptains MountainWestern Creek (Qld)