Ripley

Ripley lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Ripley's population was around 24,373 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 11,599 people from the 2021 Census figure of 12,774. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,406 in June 2024 and an additional 4,111 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 186 persons per square kilometer. Ripley's growth of 90.8% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages. Interstate migration contributed approximately 84.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data were used. These state projections did not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with an expected increase of 60,635 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 232.5% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Ripley was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Ripley has recorded approximately 1014 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 5073 homes were approved, with an additional 628 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 2.3 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating solid demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes was around $291000 during this period. In terms of commercial development approvals, approximately $24400000 has been recorded in FY26, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Ripley shows 551% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Regarding dwelling types, new development consists of 96% standalone homes and 4% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 15 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Ripley is projected to add around 56668 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Ripley has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 106 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Satterley Ripley Valley Estate, Stockland South Ripley Development, Ripley Valley Master Planned Community, and Stockland Botanica Master Planned Community. The following list provides details on those expected to have significant relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Ripley performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Ripley has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%.

The unemployment rate in Ripley is 1.3% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is higher at 78.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The area has a significant specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services have limited presence, with only 4.5% of employment compared to the regional average of 8.9%.

Employment opportunities within Ripley appear limited locally, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, while labour force increased by 5.6%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment (0.1 percentage points). In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a decrease in unemployment (0.5 percentage points). State-level data from QLD as of 25-Nov-25 shows employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ripley's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though these estimates are illustrative and do not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The median taxpayer income in Ripley SA2 was $59,247 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The average income was $67,706 during the same period. These figures are higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 in the same year. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $67,536 and $77,178 respectively, based on a 13.99% growth from financial year 2022 as per Wage Price Index figures. According to the 2021 Census, Ripley's household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 72nd and 82nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominated with 45.9% of residents (11,187 people), aligning with regional levels where this cohort also represented 33.3%. High housing costs consumed 17.0% of income in Ripley. Despite this, strong earnings placed disposable income at the 70th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Ripley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Ripley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 95.8% houses and 4.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ripley stood at 10.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.7% and rented ones at 40.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,785, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Ripley was $380, compared to Brisbane metro's $300. Nationally, Ripley's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Ripley features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.7% of all households, including 41.4% couples with children, 24.0% couples without children, and 13.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.3%, with lone person households at 17.2% and group households making up 3.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Ripley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Ripley Trail's educational qualifications as of 2021 show that 22.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Greater Brisbane's 30.5%. This indicates a gap highlighting potential for educational development and skills enhancement in the region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 45.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (32.5%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data point in 2021. This includes 12.7% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 5.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Ripley has 15 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route, offering a total of 152 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is limited, with residents on average located 809 meters from the nearest stop.

On an average day, there are 21 trips across all routes, equating to about 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ripley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Ripley's health outcomes data shows excellent results, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 53% (~13,015 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Brisbane's 49.9%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (9.3%) and asthma (9.2%). A total of 74.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 62.2% in Greater Brisbane. Ripley has 5.2% (1,255 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.3%. While seniors' health outcomes present some challenges requiring more attention, overall results are outstanding.

In terms of cultural diversity, Ripley records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ripley's population includes 19.4% born overseas, with 13.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ripley, comprising 45.5%. The 'Other' religious category represents 1.8%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 0.8%.

Ancestry-wise, Australian is the largest group at 28.4%, followed by English at 27.7% and Other at 7.8%. Notably, Samoan (1.2%) and Maori (1.2%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.9%. German ancestry stands at 5.2%, slightly below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%.

Ripley hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Ripley's median age is 29, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and considerably younger than the Australian median of 38. The age profile indicates that those aged 5-14 are particularly prominent, making up 17.6% of the population, compared to 12.2% nationally. Meanwhile, the 65-74 age group is smaller at 3.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's figure. Post-Census data from 2021 shows that the 35-44 age group has grown from 15.6% to 18.2%, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 23.1% to 19.9%. The 0-4 age group also dropped from 10.7% to 9.4%. By 2041, Ripley's age composition is expected to shift significantly, with the 35-44 age cohort projected to grow exceptionally, expanding by 9,781 people (220%) from 4,448 to 14,230.