South Ripley

South 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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, South Ripley's estimated population is around 5,955. This reflects a growth of 1,886 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,069. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 5,344 residents following examination of ABS ERP data (June 2024) and an additional 677 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 117 persons per square kilometer. South Ripley's growth rate of 46.4% since 2021 exceeded national (9.7%) and state averages, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 85.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. 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 are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied where necessary. Exceptional future growth is predicted for South Ripley, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The area is expected to increase by 18,424 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 318.0% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in South Ripley shows an average of around 163 new dwelling approvals each year over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 819 homes. As of FY-26119 approvals have been recorded. This results in approximately 4.5 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed annually between FY-21 and FY-25. Demand significantly exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $392,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, there have been $2.2 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating South Ripley's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, South Ripley has 242.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New development consists of 97.0% detached dwellings and 3.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of around 33 people per approval. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, South Ripley is projected to add 18,937 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.

South Ripley has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Stockland South Ripley Development, Fischer and Ripley Roads Upgrade, Ripley Town Centre Expansion, and Stockland Botanica Master Planned Community. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in South Ripley demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

South Ripley has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the past year.

As of September 2025, there are 3,605 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 81.4%, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. Notably, public administration & safety has employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average, while professional & technical services have limited presence with only 5.3% of employment compared to the regional average of 8.9%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2%, and labour force grew by 5.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 1.1%. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points during this period. State-level data from November 25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to South Ripley's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

South Ripley suburb's income level is higher than average nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb's median income among taxpayers is $62,057 and the average income stands at $70,917, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $68,207 (median) and $77,945 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in South Ripley, between the 76th and 85th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 48.6% of the population (2,894 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, placing disposable income at the 74th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

South Ripley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.9% houses and 3.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in South Ripley was at 5.1%, with the rest either mortgaged (49.4%) or rented (45.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,900, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,517 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in South Ripley was $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $300 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.1% of all households, including 45.0% that are couples with children, 22.9% that are couples without children, and 13.7% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 16.9%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 23.9% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 17.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.0%) and certificates (31.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 34.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.2% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates four active public transport stops in South Ripley, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by one route collectively offering 152 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 441 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 21 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 38 weekly trips per stop.

South Ripley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results across South Ripley with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 55% of the total population (around 3,293 people), compared to 50.5% across Greater Brisbane.

Mental health issues and asthma were found to be the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.7 and 8.4% of residents respectively. A total of 77.6% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.2% across Greater Brisbane. South Ripley has 3.7% of its population aged 65 and over (around 220 people), which is lower than the 15.3% in Greater Brisbane. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors warrant more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in South Ripley was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

South Ripley's cultural diversity was above average, with 22.0% of its population born overseas and 15.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in South Ripley, comprising 40.4% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' made up 1.9% of South Ripley's population, higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.9%), Australian (26.8%), and Other (10.0%), with the latter significantly higher than the regional average of 5.0%. Additionally, certain ethnic groups showed notable disparities: Welsh at 0.9% compared to 0.6% regionally, Samoan at 1.8% versus 0.9%, and Maori at 1.6% against 0.9%.

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

The median age in South Ripley is 27 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and younger than Australia's median of 38. The percentage of the population aged 25-34 in South Ripley is notably higher at 22.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's average and significantly above the national figure of 14.5%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 55-64 is lower at 3.7%. Post-Census data from 2021 shows that the age group 35-44 has increased from 16.0% to 18.6%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 25.9% to 22.8%. The 0-4 age group also saw a decline, from 12.6% to 11.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in South Ripley's age structure, with the strongest growth projected for the 5-14 cohort, which is expected to increase by 310%, adding 3,612 residents to reach a total of 4,780.