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Kippa-Ring, QLD 4021

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$965,000

market range $925K-$1M

Median Unit

$670,000

market range $625K-$700K

Gross Yield (houses)

3.6%

1yr Growth (houses)

+20.2%

market range +15.0% to +22.5%

Investment snapshot for Kippa-Ring

Kippa-Ring has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

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Kippa-Ring market and investor summary

Kippa-Ring (QLD 4021) runs a median house price of $965K, with houses yielding a gross 3.6%. House prices have moved +20.2% over the past year and +48.4% over three years. At 0.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet.

Living in Kippa-Ring: people, income and schools

Kippa-Ring is home to around 9,745 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 43, skewed a little older, and families account for 68% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $67,000 a year, or roughly $1,300 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 14.3 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

There are 18 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 28 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 62 for walkability and 92 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
9,745
-1% over 5yr
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$67,000/yr
Households renting
35%
Family households
68%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
18
avg ICSEA 935
Unemployment
5.6%
Distance to CBD
28 km
Walk score
62/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Kippa-Ring

What should I check before investing in Kippa-Ring?

Kippa-Ring has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.2% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +20.2% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Kippa-Ring?

The median property price in Kippa-Ring, QLD 4021 is $965K for houses and $670K for units.

What rental yield does Kippa-Ring show?

The gross rental yield in Kippa-Ring is 3.6% for houses and 4.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Kippa-Ring?

House prices in Kippa-Ring are up 20.2% over the past year and up 48.4% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Kippa-Ring?

The current vacancy rate in Kippa-Ring is 0.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Kippa-Ring?

Kippa-Ring has a population of approximately 9,745 residents, with a median age of 43.

What schools are near Kippa-Ring?

There are 18 schools within roughly 5km of Kippa-Ring. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Kippa-Ring affordable to buy in?

A median house in Kippa-Ring costs about 14.3 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Kippa-Ring's population growing?

The population of Kippa-Ring has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Kippa-Ring from the CBD?

Kippa-Ring is about 28 km from the CBD.

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