Ripplebrook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
268
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Ripplebrook.
The postcode for Ripplebrook is 3818 (VIC).
Ripplebrook (3818) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Ripplebrook has roughly 268 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ripplebrook scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ripplebrook's population at 268, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
268
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
268
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ripplebrook.
Local schools for Ripplebrook
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Government School Catchment
Ripplebrook Primary School
Drouin South Primary School
Drouin Secondary College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ripplebrook.
- What is the Ripplebrook postcode?
- Ripplebrook is in the 3818 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Ripplebrook?
- Ripplebrook is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3818, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ripplebrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Ripplebrook?
- There are 5 schools serving Ripplebrook on this page, including Ripplebrook Primary School, Drouin South Primary School, Drouin Secondary College.
- How walkable is Ripplebrook?
- Ripplebrook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ripplebrook?
- Ripplebrook is close to Drouin South, Athlone, Modella, Heath Hill, Hallora.
- What is the population of Ripplebrook?
- The population of Ripplebrook is approximately 268 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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