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Middle Ridge
9 km²
Daily life in Middle Ridge revolves around spacious family homes and a high standard of living. This established community is noticeably older than the state average, yet it remains a popular choice for families with children. The area is distinguished by its professional workforce and high levels of education, which is reflected in typical household incomes that sit well above the national figure. It is a settled, affluent suburb where large houses and a strong presence of seniors create a stable residential atmosphere.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
14 schools within reach make Middle Ridge convenient for families.
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The community is older than most, with a typical resident aged 43 and 22.4% of people aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure. It is also a family-oriented area, as the proportion of children under 15 is higher than in most other areas.
A higher than usual 20.1% of residents were born overseas, though this remains well below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
About 15.0% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, the number of people who speak little or no English is relatively low at 1.4%.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 63.3% of residents identifying as Christian. The 24.8% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 31.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the state average of 21.9%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most areas at 62.9%.
Middle Ridge is a wealthy area where the typical household earns $2,177 a week, well above the Queensland figure. Around 31.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.
A higher than usual 8.0% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported at 30.4%, with arthritis being the most common.
Civic participation is strong, with 21.3% of people volunteering, well above the state and national figures. There is also a higher than average rate of people providing unpaid care, including 31.4% who care for children.
First Nations residents in Middle Ridge have a typical personal income of $887, which is far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most areas at 61.5%.
Families are the norm here, with 60.9% of households consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 2.7 people per home, slightly more than the national average.
Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A high 44.2% of homes are owned outright, and the typical weekly rent of $420 is higher than most areas.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 71.4% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting (0.1%), and only 9.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 11.1% of the population.
Full-time employment is more common here than in most areas, at 62.1%. Many residents work as professionals (32.3%) and are concentrated in health care, social assistance, and education.
The suburb is somewhat walkable, with a high proportion of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. However, there is a total lack of health services within a 15-minute walk.