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
Living in Kippa-Ring
Living in Kippa-Ring: The Bora Ring That Became a Hub
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
7/10Schools & Education
Walkability & Lifestyle
- 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%.
Best Fit
Who Kippa-Ring suits
Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Kippa-Ring appeals to these buyer profiles.
Property Data
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Risk & Due Diligence
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 20/100 — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
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:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
- 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 Station — Redcliffe Peninsula line terminus
- Kippa-Ring Village
Top Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimatesRecent recorded sales in Kippa-Ring across the last 3 months.
Investor Summary
- Investor profile: Peninsula transport + retail hub
- Demand indicator: Steady demand
- Gentrification risk: Low
- Subdivision potential: Moderate
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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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