Ripley vs South Ripley
The verdict
Ripley rates higher for liveability (54 vs 39). South Ripley rates higher for education (53 vs 45). Ripley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (91 vs 96 min).
Scores
RipleySouth Ripley
| Ripley | South Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 34 |
| Transport | 20 | 13 |
| Education | 45 | 53 |
| Liveability | 54 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ripley | South Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,288 | 4,069 |
| Median age | 29 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,906 | $2,182 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.7% | 32.0% |
| Born in Australia | 73.0% | 75.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Ripley — · South Ripley —
Property
| Ripley | South Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ripley | South Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 653 | 664 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 373 | 369 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,552 | 9,552 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ripley | South Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | 1,011 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ripley · South Ripley
Transport
| Ripley | South Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 13 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 91 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 9.9 km |
Liveability
| Ripley | South Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 15 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 45.9 km | 46.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.7 km | 34.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 13.0 km |
Population & growth
| Ripley | South Ripley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,288 | 4,069 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,713 | 7,319 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 15.81% | 15.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ripley or South Ripley?
Ripley and South Ripley have similar residential safety scores (79 and 79/100).
Which has better schools, Ripley or South Ripley?
South Ripley has a higher average school ICSEA (Ripley 1005 vs South Ripley 1011; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ripley or South Ripley?
Ripley has the higher transport score (Ripley 20/100 vs South Ripley 13/100).
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