Kippa-Ring QLD 4021
Located in Queensland, Kippa-Ring sits 39 km from Brisbane CBD, around 40 minutes by car. The suburb has 9,745 residents, a median age of 43, and a median household income of $67,444 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $350 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,583. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. 3 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is high.
Is Kippa-Ring a good suburb?
Kippa-Ring scores a B (57/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit and safety, weaker on schools and community.
Trailing peer schools
3 schools
Very walkable
Walkability 87/100 · 38.6 km · 40 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $910K
Low all-round risk
Fire 0/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 43 · 9,745 residents
Liveability Rating
57 / 100 · Ranked #391 in QLDEach bar is Kippa-Ring's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
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Our score
57 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataKippa-Ring's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $910,000, roughly 18% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$910,000
9% below its 5 neighbours (median $1,000,000)
Based on 201 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 26 days — median across 103 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 7 sales $712K
- 3 bed 112 sales $871K
- 4 bed 64 sales $965K
- 5 bed 15 sales $1.22M
Units
$629,500
23% below its 4 neighbours (median $820,000)
Based on 34 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 38 days — median across 18 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 15 sales $645K
- 3 bed 18 sales $612K
Rental Market
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $650/wk
- 20 bonds
- +53% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025113 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4021.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202477 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Three schools serve Kippa-Ring, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 910 students across 2 schools (avg 455)
- • Sectors: 2 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 899-951, median 925 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Hercules Road State School (636 students)
Primary
Walkability
Kippa-Ring is very walkable on foot — at 87/100, most daily errands can be done on foot. Within the suburb there are 4 supermarkets, 14 parks and 3 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Kippa-Ring.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 162.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 131.6 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 69.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 0 min
- Span of service
- 21.0 hours
- Direct to CBD (peak)
- 22.5 min wait
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Kippa-Ring.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 8%
- Premises covered
- 4,843
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Moreton Bay: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 27 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 6 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Kippa-Ring is home to about 9,700 residents, with a median age of 43, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $67,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
9,745
Median Age
43
Median Household Income
$67,444/yr
Census Median Rent
$350/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,583/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$32,500/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
5.1%
Total Dwellings
3,676
Owner-Occupier Rate
63.7%
Houses
77.6%
Rental Stress
27.0%
Mortgage Stress
28.2%
Work From Home
11.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
178 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 11 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 1,301 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 73.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.3%
- Employment Rate
- 49.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
179 residents (1.8%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 9,275 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
6% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (246 of 3,957).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 3,694 people work here; 3,957 employed residents live here.
Roughly as many jobs as working residents (0.9 per resident). At least 2% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,577 a year through Moreton Bay based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Moreton Bay
In the year to August 2026, 6,996 new dwellings were approved across Moreton Bay. That mix is 4,852 houses and 2,144 units. Approvals are up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.4 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 14.7 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.43 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Deception Bay (South East Queensland) monitoring station, 5.9 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Archerfield Airport, 39.3 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 4 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 2.1 km
- 3.3 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 1,032 mm
- 84 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.5°C
- 6 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.9°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 2.3 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
- 2.3 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Ethylbenzene
EV adoption
In postcode 4021, 31 of 7,139 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (93 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4021, 2,158 rooftop-solar systems totalling 11.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 3,865 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 97 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
4 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $910,000 this is $160,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Emma Comer Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Emma Comer | 51.2% | 48.8% | +5.6 |
| 2022 | Luke Howarth | 45.6% | 54.4% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Luke Howarth | 41.6% | 58.4% | +6.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Kerri-Anne Dooley Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kerri-Anne Dooley LNP | 52.9% |
| 2020 | Yvette D'Ath ALP | 56.1% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Common questions about Kippa-Ring
What natural hazards affect Kippa-Ring?
Kippa-Ring has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Kippa-Ring a good place to live?
Kippa-Ring has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (57/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Kippa-Ring?
Kippa-Ring, QLD had a population of 9,745 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Kippa-Ring, QLD?
The postcode for Kippa-Ring, QLD is 4021.
How far is Kippa-Ring from Brisbane?
Kippa-Ring is 39 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 40 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Kippa-Ring?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Kippa-Ring was $67,444 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Kippa-Ring?
There are too few current rental listings in Kippa-Ring for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $350, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Kippa-Ring?
The median age of residents in Kippa-Ring was 43 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Kippa-Ring?
There are 3 schools inside the Kippa-Ring boundary: 2 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Kippa-Ring walkable?
Kippa-Ring scores 87/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Kippa-Ring?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Kippa-Ring (Deception Bay (South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.4 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.7 µg/m³. That puts Kippa-Ring below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Kippa-Ring?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Kippa-Ring, Archerfield Airport (39.3 km away), summer days average 30.5°C, winter nights 8.9°C, 1,032 mm of rain a year over 84 rainy days, and 6 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Kippa-Ring?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Kippa-Ring belong to?
Kippa-Ring sits within the Moreton Bay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Kippa-Ring?
The average residential rates bill through Moreton Bay is $1,577 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Kippa-Ring?
Across Moreton Bay, 6,996 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Kippa-Ring in?
Kippa-Ring sits within the federal Division of Petrie, currently held by Emma Comer (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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