Suburb Intelligence

Kippa-Ring 4021

Redcliffe Peninsula · City of Moreton Bay · 5.2 km² · Walk Score 30/100

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Kippa-Ring the terminus of the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line ? the end of the tracks, and the transport hub that finally made the peninsula a viable commuter option when the line opened in 2016. Twenty-eight kilometres north of Brisbane, it's the gateway suburb for the northern peninsula, with the Kippa-Ring Village shopping centre and bus interchange making it a genuine transport node. The median house price is one of the more affordable on the peninsula, and the Peninsular Park sporting complex gives the community a gathering point beyond the station.

Market Pulse

$730,000

Median house price

+11.5%

YoY growth

$520/week

Median rent

3.7%

Rental yield

28–35 avg

Days on market

Snapshot updated May 2026. Source: Public property records + market estimates.

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Living in Kippa-Ring

Living in Kippa-Ring: The Bora Ring That Became a Hub

Kippa-Ring has been a gathering place for thousands of years. The name comes from a bora ring — an Aboriginal ceremonial site — that once existed near Klinger Road. When the suburb was being developed, the Queensland Place Names Board insisted on the 'Kippa-Ring' spelling to preserve that connection. Today, Kippa-Ring is still a gathering place, but now it's for shoppers, commuters, and showgoers rather than ceremony.

Kippa-Ring's significance was transformed by two events. The first was the development of the Kippa-Ring Shopping Centre, which made it the peninsula's retail capital. The second was the opening of the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line in 2016, with Kippa-Ring as the terminus — a 45-minute train ride to Brisbane that turned the suburb from a car-dependent outpost into a genuine commuter option.

The Redcliffe Showgrounds host the annual Redcliffe Show, a major community event. Kippa-Ring State School serves local families. The median house price of $730K makes it one of the more affordable station suburbs on the line. For buyers who want the peninsula's best transport connections and retail access, Kippa-Ring is the logical hub — a gathering place, still, after all these years.

Who Should Buy Here?

Kippa-Ring is for buyers who want maximum convenience on the peninsula — the train terminus, the shopping centre, the showgrounds, all within walking distance. It's less atmospheric than the coastal suburbs, but for practical living with a 45-minute train commute, nothing on the peninsula beats it.

Liveability

Living here

Liveability Score

7/10

Schools3/10

Transport8/10

Amenities6/10

Growth10/10

Family Fit10/10

Schools & Education

Kippa-Ring State SchoolPrimary (P–6) · Public

Walkability & Lifestyle

30/ 100 · Car-Dependent

8 parks covering 9% of area
1 per 1,000
Bike Score: Low — limited dedicated cycling infrastructure
Kippa-Ring Village — major retail centre
Redcliffe 5 min

Transport

Train station: Kippa-Ring. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak.

~42 min by train
~35 min via Bruce Hwy
Bus routes: 660, 661, 690, 691, 692, 693
North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City

People & Demographics

Kippa-Ring has a median age of 35 with 68%. Household income averages $1,650/week (Mid-range). Population +5%.

6,402

Population

Median age

$1,650/week

Median household income

60%

Owner occupied

1,231/km²

Pop. density

2.7 people

Avg household size

Professionals

Top occupation

Around national median

Queensland — 5th decile

Diversity Index

22% not Anglo-Australian

Top Ancestries

English (30%) · Australian (28%) · New Zealand (4%)

Best Fit

Who Kippa-Ring suits

Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Kippa-Ring appeals to these buyer profiles.

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Families

Kippa-Ring offers 1 schools within the suburb and 8 parks, with a median age suited to family life.

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Investors

3.7% yield with a vacancy rate of 1.5%. ~10% annual capital growth. Steady demand

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First Home Buyers

Median house price $730,000. 1 train station for city access. Relatively affordable entry point.

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Downsizers

Unit median $450,000. ~42 min by train · Units yield 4.6%

Property Data

Property — Houses

$730,000

Median price

+11.5%

YoY growth

+3%

Quarterly growth

+60%

5-year growth

~10%

Annual capital growth

Sales volume (12mo)

28–35 avg

Days on market

60%

Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$450,000

Median price

+10%

YoY growth

+3.5%

Quarterly growth

Sales volume (12mo)

20–28 avg

Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$520/week

Median rent

3.7%

Gross yield

+7%

Rent growth (YoY)

+1.5%

Rent growth (QoQ)

🏢 Unit rental

$400/week

Median rent

4.6%

Gross yield

+7.5%

Rent growth (YoY)

Demand indicators

Vacancy rate: 1.5%

Steady — growing corridor with good amenity and transport links

Risk & Due Diligence

What to know before buying

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: 20/100 — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

35% lower

Break-ins vs QLD avg

22% lower

Break-ins vs national

30% lower

Vehicle theft vs QLD

25% lower

Violent crime vs QLD

Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins −5% · Vehicle theft −14% · Violent −4.5%
Chance of violent crime: 1 in 195

Flood & Environmental Risk

Low-moderate. Low. Always verify your specific property:

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Council flood planning overlay may apply
Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot

Development & Infrastructure Pipeline

Kippa-Ring has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.

Kippa-Ring Transport Hub

Rail terminus + bus interchange

Infrastructure

Kippa-Ring Station — Redcliffe Peninsula line terminus
Kippa-Ring Village

Population projection: Projected ~8,000–9,500 by 2036

Top Sales

Recorded examples · verify current status

Recent recorded sales in Kippa-Ring across the last 3 months.

DatePropertyPrice

May 2026 — 1 sale

May 20264br, 22 Kippa-Ring Bvd$980,000

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Investor Summary

~10%

Annual capital growth

3.7%

House rental yield

Units: 4.6%

1.5%

Vacancy rate

+7%

Rent growth (YoY)

Investor profile: Peninsula transport + retail hub
Demand indicator: Steady demand
Gentrification risk: Low
Subdivision potential: Moderate

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Beverley's real-world take

Living in Kippa-Ring: The Bora Ring That Became a Hub

Kippa-Ring takes its name from an Aboriginal bora ring — a ceremonial site near Klinger Road that existed long before European settlement. The name was deliberately preserved by the Queensland Place Names Board to maintain the connection to Indigenous ceremony. Today Kippa-Ring is the commercial and

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Data sources: ABS Census 2021 · QPS Crime Statistics · MySchool / ACARA NAPLAN · Council flood mapping · WalkScore.com · QLD Government population projections · TransLink GTFS. Property data is indicative — verify with current sales. This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.

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