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South Ripley vs Spring Mountain

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 6.2 km apart, on the same open data. South Ripley scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

South RipleySpring Mountain
Active4432
Safety2978
Wealth6380
Value8174
Parks4244
Cafés3845
Transit310
Green space5091
Active & healthy5250
Schools nearby (OSM)1416
Median rent$390/wk $445/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$870,000$870,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026709709
Population4,0696,085
Full profile South Ripley in full Spring Mountain 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 South Ripley safer than Spring Mountain?

Spring Mountain scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, South Ripley or Spring Mountain?

South Ripley and Spring Mountain have the same median house price.

Should I live in South Ripley or Spring Mountain?

South Ripley scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for South Ripley or Spring Mountain.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →