Ripponlea at a glance
Median house
$1,870,000
Median unit
$476,300
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,532
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Ripponlea.
The postcode for Ripponlea is 3185 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Ripponlea is $1,870,000.
Ripponlea (3185) sits in the Port Phillip region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,870,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ripponlea has roughly 1,532 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ripponlea scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 6 Catholic, 9 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ripponlea's population at 1,532, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 48% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,532
Median age
34
Family households
55%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,870,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $476,300, roughly 75% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $374,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,870,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $476,300.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$391/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
48%
At a deeper level
$1,870,000
$476,300
1,532
Median age: 34
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.09% (median rent $391/wk against a $1,870,000 price tag). Units yield 4.27% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 48% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.09%
Based on $1,870,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.27%
Based on $476,300 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202650%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
100
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.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ripponlea.
Local schools for Ripponlea
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Government School Catchment
Elwood Primary School
Ripponlea Primary School
Elwood 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 Ripponlea.
- What is the median house price in Ripponlea?
- The median house price in Ripponlea, VIC 3185 is $1,870,000. The median unit price is $476,300.
- What is the Ripponlea postcode?
- Ripponlea is in the 3185 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- Where is Ripponlea?
- Ripponlea is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3185. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- What is the average rent in Ripponlea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $391.
- What schools are in Ripponlea?
- There are 20 schools serving Ripponlea on this page, including Sholem Aleichem College, Elwood Primary School, Caulfield Grammar School.
- How walkable is Ripponlea?
- Ripponlea has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ripponlea?
- Ripponlea is close to Brighton Road, Balaclava, Elwood, Elsternwick, Hopetoun Gardens.
- What is the population of Ripponlea?
- The population of Ripponlea is approximately 1,532 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
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