Moving to South Ripley QLD 4306
What the official numbers say about living in South Ripley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $390 a week, against a median household income of $2,182 a week.
About 54% of homes are owner-occupied and 46% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
South Ripley grew 1083% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (344 → 4,069 people).
Around 83% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, India; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Malayalam, Urdu.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), South Ripley scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest train station: Springfield Central, 8.9 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Springfield, 8.9 km east.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 46.3 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 32 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 9 parks — see them all on the South Ripley profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Ripley Valley State School 300 m · Ripley Valley State Secondary College 550 m · Ripley Central State School 4.4 km · Staines Memorial College 4.4 km · Fernbrooke State School 4.6 km
Groceries: Coles 2 km
Parks and reserves: Gumnut Park 350 m · Treehouse Park 450 m · Elevated Contemplation Zone 450 m · Rascals Park 450 m · Providence Park 1 km · Whiterock Adventure Park 2.2 km · Spear Lily Park 2.2 km · Faye Carr Park 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around South Ripley, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Pacific Black Duck · Australasian Grebe · Dusky Moorhen · Grey Teal · Hardhead.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to South Ripley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ripley here | 4,069 | — | 7/10 | 50% |
| White Rock | 3 | — | 3/10 | 82% |
| Ripley | 4,288 | — | 6/10 | 48% |
| Redbank Plains | 24,349 | — | 1/10 | 26% |
| Flinders View | 5,816 | — | 5/10 | 28% |
| Deebing Heights | 3,960 | — | 8/10 | 56% |
| Raceview | 9,699 | — | 2/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Ipswich — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Blair — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4306 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full South Ripley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $390 a week, and about 46% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1083% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 344 people to 4,069. It sits about 32 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Ipswich council, and the federal seat is Blair.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: South Ripley vs White Rock · South Ripley vs Ripley.
Nearby guides: White Rock · Ripley · Redbank Plains · Flinders View · Deebing Heights · Raceview.
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