Scenic Rim Regional Council
South Ripley
South Ripley at a glance
Population
4,069
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about South Ripley.
South Ripley (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
South Ripley has roughly 4,069 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Ripley's population at 4,069, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,069
Median age
27
Family households
83%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
4,069
Median age: 27
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Scenic Rim Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Ripley.
Local schools for South Ripley
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Government School Catchment
Ripley Valley State School
Ripley Valley State Secondary College
Ripley Central State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About South Ripley.
- What is the South Ripley postcode?
- South Ripley is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Ripley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in South Ripley?
- There are 20 schools serving South Ripley on this page, including Ripley Valley State School, Ripley Valley State Secondary College, Ripley Central State School.
- What suburbs are near South Ripley?
- South Ripley is close to White Rock, Swanbank, Deebing Heights, Ripley, Goolman.
- What is the population of South Ripley?
- South Ripley has approximately 4,069 residents. The median age is 27.
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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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