Rippleside VIC

Postcode 3215 · Greater Geelong LGA

Rippleside is a small community in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3215). With a population of 994, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $109K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Rippleside is $1.1 million, having dropped significantly 13.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $1.0 million (+96.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,872.

Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Rippleside offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -13.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$875K Near Median
Affordability9.6x Moderate
Price Momentum-13.9% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education10/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
-13.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$1.0M
96.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
994
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$2,103
Personal Income /wk$1032
Mortgage /mth$1,872
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops2
North Geelong Station/Princes Hwy
North Geelong Station/Princess Highway Service Rd
Data: 2023