Park Ridge South, Queensland

Park Ridge South is a residential locality in the City of Logan, Queensland, Australia.[1] In the 2021 census, Park Ridge South had a population of 1,680 people.[2]

Park Ridge South
Queensland
Solandra Road, 2016
Park Ridge South is located in Queensland
Park Ridge South
Park Ridge South
Coordinates27°43′38″S 153°02′06″E / 27.7272°S 153.0350°E / -27.7272; 153.0350 (Park Ridge South (centre of locality))
Population1,680 (2021 census)
 • Density184.6/km2 (478/sq mi)
Established1991
Postcode(s)4125
Area9.1 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
LGA(s)Logan City
State electorate(s)Logan
Federal division(s)
Suburbs around Park Ridge South:
Greenbank Park Ridge Park Ridge
Greenbank Park Ridge South Chambers Flat
Greenbank Munruben Chambers Flat

Geography edit

The Mount Lindesay Highway enters the locality from the north (Park Ridge) and exits to the south (Munruben), roughly bisecting the locality into east and west sections.[3]

Park Ridge South's western and eastern boundaries adjoin Greenbank and Chambers Flat, and there is a large linear reserve along Chambers Creek's headwaters.[4]

History edit

Once a rural community, it is developing into a low-density residential area.[citation needed] Park Ridge South was officially gazetted as a locality on 13th April 1991,[5] detaching from Park Ridge.[4] It was previously part of the Beaudesert Shire local government area.[5] Rosia Road and Stoney Camp Road at Park Ridge South formed part of the boundary between the local government areas of Beaudesert Shire and Logan City. The 2008 Queensland Local Government amalgamations saw former suburbs of Beaudesert Shire including Park Ridge South becoming part of Logan City.[citation needed]

Demographics edit

In the 2011 census, Park Ridge South recorded a population of 1,778 people, 49% female and 51% male.[6] The median age of the Park Ridge South population was 40 years, 3 years above the national median of 37.[6] 73.8% of people living in Park Ridge South were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 6.2%, New Zealand 4.6%, Taiwan 1%, China 0.8%, Croatia 0.7%.[6] 84.2% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 1.7% Khmer, 1.5% Mandarin, 1.1% Hmong, 1% Croatian, 0.7% Italian.[6]

In the 2016 census, Park Ridge South had a population of 1,762 people, 49.3% female and 50.7% male. The median age of the Park Ridge South population was 41 years, 3 years above the national median of 38. 74.5% of people living in Park Ridge South were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were New Zealand 5.1%, England 4.7%, Taiwan 1.6%, Croatia 0.7% and Thailand 0.7%. 84.7% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 2.0% Mandarin, 1.2% Khmer, 0.9% Croatian, 0.9% Hmong and 0.6% Italian.[7]

In the 2021 census, Park Ridge South had a population of 1,680 people, 48.5% female and 51.5% male. The median age of the Park Ridge South population was 46 years, 8 years above the national median of 38. 73.5% of people living in Park Ridge South were born in Australia. The other top responses for country of birth were England 4.5%, New Zealand 4.3%, Taiwan 1.6%, China (excludes SARs and Taiwan) 1.2%, and Laos 0.7%. 83.3% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 2.4% Mandarin, 1.4% Hmong, 1.0% Arabic, 1.0% Croatian, 1.0% and Khmer.[2]

Education edit

There are no schools in Park Ridge South. The nearest government primary schools are Park Ridge State School in neighbouring Park Ridge to the north and Greenbank State School in neighbouring Greenbank to the west. The nearest government secondary school is Park Ridge State High School in Park Ridge.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Park Ridge South – locality in City of Logan (entry 45285)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b "2021 Park Ridge South, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". www.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Park Ridge and Park Ridge South | Queensland Places". queenslandplaces.com.au. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  5. ^ a b Council, Logan City. "Park Ridge South". Logan City Council. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Park Ridge South (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 January 2014.  
  7. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Park Ridge South (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.  

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