South Ripley
QLDSouth Ripley is a growing suburb in QLD with 4,069 residents.
- SAL code
- 32598
- SA2
- 310031294
- Population
- 4,069
- LGA
- Ipswich
South Ripley, QLD had 4,069 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 115.8% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 27. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,900 a month. Around 53.7% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 48.4%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 96.9% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 14 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?4,069
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+115.8%
3yr: +50.2% · 10yr: +444.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,182/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
27
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?8/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?2.7%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?2
2 long day, 1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?14
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?2
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?240
Ipswich · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Ripley (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; South Ripley suburb alone is ~4,069 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 1,938 to 23,459 over 24 years, averaging 10.9% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbSector
2 public
Type
1 primary · 1 secondary
Total enrolment
—
Avg per school
—
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.6%Almost entirely detached houses (96.9%), mixed tenure (53.7% own or mortgage), built for families (78% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
Planning-zone data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.