Baw Baw Shire Council
Ripplebrook
Ripplebrook at a glance
Median house
$363,000
Median unit
$261,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
268
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Ripplebrook.
Ripplebrook is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$363,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $261,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$363,000
$261,360
268
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.73%
Based on $363,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.97%
Based on $261,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
268
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ripplebrook Primary School
Drouin South Primary School
Drouin Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Ripplebrook?
- The median house price in Ripplebrook, VIC 3818 is $363,000. The median unit price is $261,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ripplebrook postcode?
- Ripplebrook is in the 3818 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Ripplebrook has approximately 268 residents. 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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