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Postmans Ridge, Queensland
Postmans Ridge is a rural locality in the Lockyer Valley Region, Queensland, Australia.[2] In the 2016 census, Postmans Ridge had a population of 398 people.[1]
| Postmans Ridge Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Postmans Ridge | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°31′43″S 152°03′20″E / 27.5286°S 152.0555°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 398 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 23.69/km2 (61.36/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4352 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Lockyer Valley Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lockyer | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Wright | ||||||||||||||
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History edit
The locality was officially named and bounded on 18 February 2000.[2]
In the 2016 census, Postmans Ridge had a population of 398 people.[1]
Geography edit
Rocky Creek forms part of the south-western boundary before flowing through from west to east.[3] Murphys Creek Road enters from the north.[4]
Road infrastructure edit
The Warrego Highway runs through from south-east to north-west, and the Toowoomba Connection Road runs from south-east to south-west.
References edit
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Postmans Ridge (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Postmans Ridge – locality in Lockyer Valley Region (entry 45012)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Google (15 September 2021). "Postmans Ridge, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ Google (7 January 2024). "Postmans Ridge, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 7 January 2024.