Kippa-Ring, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Kippa-Ring QLD is 9,745 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kippa-Ring is $625 per week ($32,500 per year). Median rent in Kippa-Ring is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Kippa-Ring has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Kippa-Ring has a population density of 1,750 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kippa-Ring is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (43.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kippa-Ring is $1,583.

Population
9,745
Census 2021
Median income
$625/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Kippa-Ring vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Kippa-Ring is $625 a week, 16% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,141st of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 27.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 43, 1 year older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureKippa-RingTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$625/wk$747/wk −16%$766/wk
Household income$1,297/wk$1,593/wk −19%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,583/mo$1,625/mo −3%$1,733/mo
Median age4342 +1 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.0%20.4% +6.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Kippa-Ring, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Kippa-Ring Population

9,745 residents at the 2021 Census.

Kippa-Ring Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$625/wk
$32,500 per year
Ranked 6,691 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,583/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Kippa-Ring Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,297/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 27.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Kippa-Ring against your income

About $5,620 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $947/wk
Rent share 27.0%

Kippa-Ring Schools

13
schools nearby
6
government
991
avg ICSEA score
9,975
total students
Grace Lutheran College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,567 students
1080
ICSEA
Mueller College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,867 students
1078
ICSEA
Southern Cross Catholic College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,653 students
1041
ICSEA
Australian Trade College North Brisbane Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 286 students
1026
ICSEA
Scarborough State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 776 students
1015
ICSEA
Redcliffe State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,444 students
1004
ICSEA
Humpybong State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 565 students
974
ICSEA
Hercules Road State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 636 students
951
ICSEA
Clontarf Beach State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 877 students
948
ICSEA
Kippa-Ring State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 274 students
899
ICSEA
Edu Space Redcliffe Independent
Secondary · 7-10 · 30 students
883
ICSEA
Southern Cross Catholic College - Kippa-Ring Campus Catholic
Primary
Southern Cross Catholic College - Woody Point Campus Catholic
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kippa-Ring Map

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Kippa-Ring, Queensland: 27.2233°S, 153.0824°E

Kippa-Ring Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (13)

People in Kippa-Ring

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (4,653) Female 52.3% (5,093)

Population Density

1,750
people per km²
9,745 people · 5.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,619
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
6.0%
England
5.1%
Philippines
1.5%
Scotland
0.8%
South Africa
0.5%
Germany
0.4%
Papua New Guinea
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
0.7%
Samoan
0.5%
Filipino
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
German
0.3%
Thai
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.7%
Australian
36.7%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
10.1%
German
5.9%
Australian Aboriginal
4.4%
Maori
2.7%
Italian
1.9%
Filipino
1.9%
New Zealander
1.8%
Dutch
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.2%
Catholic
17.6%
Anglican
12.4%
Not stated
7.8%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Baptist
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
38.8% 3,114
Separated
4.6% 368
Divorced
12.4% 995
Widowed
8.0% 639
Never married
36.3% 2,916

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.3%
Couple: no children
26.4%
Couple: no children under 15
15.8%
One parent: children under 15
13.4%
One parent: no children under 15
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
28.4%
2 persons
33.2%
3 persons
17.2%
4 persons
12.2%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Kippa-Ring

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,676 occupied private dwellings in Kippa-Ring at the 2021 Census, 35.4% were rented, 32.4% owned outright and 29.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 37 dwellings
Owned outright
32.4% 1,192 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.6% 1,089 dwellings
Rented
35.4% 1,301 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 61 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
79.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.1%
2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
56.7%
4 bedrooms
23.7%
5 bedrooms
4.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.5%
$600-$799/mo
4.4%
$800-$999/mo
6.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.2%
1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3 vehicles
12.6%
4+ vehicles
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Kippa-Ring

Employment

Employed full-time
31.5% 2,246 people
Employed part-time
18.1% 1,291 people
Unemployed
4.1% 292 people
Not in labour force
46.2% 3,293 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Professionals
18.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Labourers
9.6%
Managers
9.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.4%
Sales Workers
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.9%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.9%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.9%
Did not go to work
13.6%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Train
2.8%
Walked only
2.5%
Truck
1.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.0%
Bicycle
0.9%
Bus
0.6%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.4%
Bachelor Degree
18.9%
Certificate I/II
3.8%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.5%
Engineering
18.2%
Society & Culture
17.1%
Health
11.4%
Education
8.7%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.6%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Information Technology
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.5%
Secondary: Government
26.9%
Vocational Education
10.7%
Pre-school
8.1%
Primary: Catholic
6.8%
Secondary: Catholic
5.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.6%
Has need for assistance
10.4%
Need for assistance not stated
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,230
Arthritis
442
Asthma
430
Heart disease
344
Lung condition
342
Diabetes
319
Cancer
187
Kidney disease
117
Stroke
117
Dementia
59

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 1,111
Did not provide
85.2% 6,371

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.3% 847
Not a volunteer
88.7% 6,661

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 9
Previously served
4.3% 320
Never served
95.5% 7,075

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.2%
1 child
13.8%
2 children
28.3%
3 children
18.4%
4 children
8.2%
5+ children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
35
1951: 1960
103
1961: 1970
201
1971: 1980
228
1981: 1990
317
1991: 2000
224
2001: 2010
420
2011: 2015
242
2016
32
2017
42
2018
33
2019
47
2020
20
2021
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.9%
moved in the last year
41.6%
moved in the last 5 years
6.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,882
Moved from QLD
823
Moved: same area (SA2)
180
Moved from NSW
65
Moved from overseas
31
Moved from VIC
15
Moved from ACT
7
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
27.0%
15: 29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
30.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.1%
Step family: no other children
11.2%
Blended family: no other children
6.6%
Intact family: other children present
2.1%
Other couple: children only
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Kippa-Ring

The closest suburb to Kippa-Ring is Newport (Qld), 1.7 km away.

Newport (Qld)
1.7 km away · income $1,009/wk · rent $530/wk
Redcliffe (Qld)
2.5 km away · income $626/wk · rent $335/wk
Clontarf (Moreton Bay - Qld)
2.8 km away · income $704/wk · rent $345/wk
Rothwell
2.8 km away · income $647/wk · rent $380/wk
Margate (Qld)
3.0 km away · income $687/wk · rent $320/wk
Scarborough (Qld)
3.5 km away · income $712/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kippa-Ring

What is the population of Kippa-Ring QLD?

The population of Kippa-Ring QLD is 9,745 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,750 people per km². Kippa-Ring is ranked #671 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kippa-Ring?

The median personal income in Kippa-Ring QLD is $625 per week, or $32,500 per year. The median household income is $1,297 per week. Family income is $1,619 per week. Kippa-Ring is ranked #6,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kippa-Ring?

Median rent in Kippa-Ring QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 27.0% of household income, which is considered moderate. Kippa-Ring ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kippa-Ring?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kippa-Ring QLD is $1,583. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kippa-Ring?

The median age in Kippa-Ring QLD is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kippa-Ring a good suburb to live in?

Kippa-Ring is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,745. The median income is $625/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31554. All dollar figures in AUD.