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South Ripley Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How South Ripley Compares
South Ripley vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | South Ripley | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,182 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $390 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,900 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 27 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
South Ripley is a locality 34 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4306. It falls within the Ipswich region. The local government area is Ipswich.
According to the 2021 Census, South Ripley has a population of 4,069 with a median age of 27. The median weekly household income is $2,182, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 146 (3.6% of residents).
Housing in South Ripley includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,900, with 1,317 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 45.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Ripley scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in South Ripley include Ripley Valley State Secondary College and Ripley Valley State School.
South Ripley is part of the Ipswich Inner statistical area in Queensland.
South Ripley Details
| Postcode | 4306 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4,069 |
| Median Age | 27 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,182/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,104/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,900 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 50.5 km² |
| Population Density | 81/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,317 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 146 (3.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.7121431 |
| Longitude | 152.814706 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 34 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ipswich |
| Area (SA3) | Ipswich Inner |
| Local Government | Ipswich |
| Federal Electorate | Blair |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,273 (31.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 494 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,706 (41.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 491 (12.1%) |
| 65+ years | 104 (2.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 347 (8.5%) |
| Arthritis | 146 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 76 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 57 (1.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 41 (1.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 25 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 12 (0.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 367 (28.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 702 (54.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 213 (16.5%) |
Schools in South Ripley
Suburbs Near South Ripley
Same Postcode (4306)
More South Ripley Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.