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Acacia Ridge

Queensland, Australia · Oceania

About Acacia Ridge

Acacia Ridge is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Salisbury, 60km from Surfers Paradise Street Circuit.

Acacia Ridge is a town located in Queensland, Australia. With a population of 7,429, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Acacia Ridge sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Brisbane time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Acacia Ridge to your route.

About Acacia Ridge

Sunnybank was an electoral district of the Legislative Assembly in the Australian state of Queensland from 1992 to 2001, and again from 2009 to 2017. The district was based in the area of southern suburbs of Brisbane previously named as the suburb of Sunnybank before Sunnybank was broken up into smaller suburbs. It

Read more was first created for the 1992 state election only to be abolished ahead of the 2001 state election, essentially replaced by the new district of Stretton. Sunnybank was revived as an electorate for the 2009 state election to replace the abolished district of Mount Gravatt. It was abolished ahead of the 2017 election and replaced by the seat of Toohey.

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Acacia Ridge offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Acacia Ridge located?

Acacia Ridge is located in Queensland, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -27.5833 latitude, 153.0333 longitude.

What is the population of Acacia Ridge?

Acacia Ridge has a population of approximately 7,429 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
7,429
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Queensland
Timezone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.5833, 153.0333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Acacia Ridge

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Story Bridge

Brisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Dreamworld

Australia's largest theme park on the Gold Coast with thrill rides, wildlife encounters, and family attractions.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast

Australia's premier water park on the Gold Coast featuring giant water slides, wave pools, and aqua-play areas.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Warner Bros. Movie World

Gold Coast movie-themed park featuring rides and attractions based on iconic Warner Bros. films and characters.

46 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Surfers Paradise Street Circuit

A Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Acacia Ridge

  • Right hereStory BridgeBrisbane's heritage-listed 1940 steel cantilever bridge over the Brisbane River, drivable on the Bradfield Highway and climbable on guided ascents for skyline views.
  • 60 kmSurfers Paradise Street CircuitA Gold Coast street circuit running along the beachfront and through the high-rise canyon of Surfers Paradise, host of Indycar and now Supercars. Ordinary beach-town streets off-season.
  • 79 kmGlass House Mountains LookoutElevated lookout on the Sunshine Coast hinterland tourist drive, giving a panorama of the volcanic plugs named by James Cook in 1770.

Nearby Destinations

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Coopers Plains

🇦🇺 Australia

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Sunnybank

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Algester

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3 km awayPop. 8,330

Salisbury

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 6,203

Sunnybank Hills

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 17,842

Macgregor

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 5,742

Nathan

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4 km awayPop. 1,179

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