Moving to Park Ridge QLD 4125
What the official numbers say about living in Park Ridge — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $370 a week, against a median household income of $1,418 a week.
About 47% of homes are owner-occupied and 51% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Park Ridge grew 263% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,328 → 8,455 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, India, England; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Samoan, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Park Ridge scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kingston, 7.1 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Clarks Logan City Bus Service - Bus Depot, 6.9 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 36.6 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 27 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 15 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 2 supermarkets · 32 parks — see them all on the Park Ridge profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Corymbia State School 1.2 km · Saint Francis College 1.8 km · Saint Philomena School 1.9 km · Crestmead State School 2.7 km · Park Ridge State School 3.2 km · Parklands Christian College 3.5 km · Park Ridge State High School 3.6 km · Burrowes State School 3.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths 2.4 km · Friendly Grocer Heritage Park Supermarket 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Park Ridge District Park 550 m · Mercantile Park 1.1 km · Huntley Park 1.2 km · Rutyna Park 1.2 km · Hubner Park 1.5 km · Julie Park 1.6 km · East Beaumont Park 1.7 km · Hubner South Park 1.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Park Ridge, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Pacific Black Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Park Ridge, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge here | 8,455 | — | 3/10 | 41% |
| Crestmead | 12,271 | — | 1/10 | 15% |
| Heritage Park | 4,930 | — | 4/10 | 38% |
| Chambers Flat | 2,718 | — | 3/10 | 34% |
| Logan Reserve | 7,016 | — | 3/10 | 31% |
| Marsden | 14,795 | — | 1/10 | 18% |
| Park Ridge South | 1,680 | — | 4/10 | 49% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Logan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Forde — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4125 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Park Ridge profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $370 a week, and about 51% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 263% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,328 people to 8,455. It sits about 27 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Kingston station is roughly 7.1 km away. Local government is Logan council, and the federal seat is Forde.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Park Ridge vs Crestmead · Park Ridge vs Logan Reserve.
Nearby guides: Crestmead · Heritage Park · Chambers Flat · Logan Reserve · Marsden · Park Ridge South.
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