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Ripley vs South Ripley

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 6.8 km apart, on the same open data. Ripley scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

RipleySouth Ripley
Active3644
Safety2929
Wealth4063
Value5781
Parks5542
Cafés5338
Transit103
Green space1850
Active & healthy4352
Schools nearby (OSM)5814
Median rent$375/wk $390/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$870,000$870,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026709709
Population4,2884,069
Full profile Ripley in full South Ripley in full

Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Ripley safer than South Ripley?

Ripley and South Ripley score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Ripley or South Ripley?

Ripley and South Ripley have the same median house price.

Should I live in Ripley or South Ripley?

Ripley scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Ripley or South Ripley.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →