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Ripplebrook

VIC 3818 • Victoria

268
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
29.63 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Ripplebrook

Ripplebrook is a rural locality in the Shire of Baw Baw in Gippsland, Victoria, located approximately 80 kilometres east of Melbourne and around 15 kilometres south-east of Warragul. With a population of 268 spread across nearly 30 square kilometres, the community is characterised predominantly by farmland used for horse agistment and stud farms, giving the area a distinctly equestrian character. Median household incomes are modest, consistent with the rural farming demographic of the outer Gippsland fringe.

Ripplebrook's location within the Baw Baw Shire places it within reach of Warragul's well-developed retail, medical, and schooling options, which serve as the practical hub for residents of surrounding rural localities. The broader Gippsland region is renowned for its green rolling hills, dairy farming, and outdoor lifestyle, and Ripplebrook typifies this character with its spacious pastoral blocks and quiet rural lanes. It appeals to horse enthusiasts, hobby farmers, and those seeking acreage living within a reasonable drive of Melbourne's south-east corridor.

Ripplebrook falls under postcode 3818 and is governed by the Baw Baw Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3818
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.10°, 145.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
29.63 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3818

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3818, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,016
Median 2023–24
$55,235
▲ 25.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,038

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3818; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warragul Station
16 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Warragul Approximately 20–30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
Drive to Warragul (~16km) then V/Line Gippsland Line to Southern Cross (~1 hr 20 min)
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min–1.5 hr

🛣️ Warragul is the nearest town with rail, shops, and services; car is essential locally

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Ripplebrook is a dispersed rural farming area with no local shops; all daily needs require a drive to Warragul or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
268
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Baw Baw Local Government Area, which contains Ripplebrook. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ripplebrook known for? +

Ripplebrook is known for its horse agistment and stud farms, making it a hub for equestrian activity in the Baw Baw Shire. The locality is set within the green, rolling pastoral landscapes of outer Gippsland, attracting those who want acreage and a rural lifestyle east of Melbourne.

How far is Ripplebrook from Melbourne? +

Ripplebrook is approximately 80 kilometres east of Melbourne, roughly a 1 hour 10 minute to 1.5 hour drive depending on traffic via the Princes Freeway and South Gippsland Highway.

Does Ripplebrook have public transport? +

There is no direct public transport in Ripplebrook. The nearest train station is Warragul, about 16 kilometres away, which has V/Line Gippsland Line services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station. A car is essential for residents of Ripplebrook.

What is the population of Ripplebrook? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ripplebrook has a population of 268 people across approximately 30 square kilometres within the Shire of Baw Baw.

Is Ripplebrook a good place to live? +

Ripplebrook suits horse enthusiasts, hobby farmers, and those seeking spacious rural blocks in the Gippsland countryside. With Warragul's schools, shops, and hospital nearby, and Melbourne accessible by V/Line from Warragul station, it offers a practical country lifestyle without total isolation.

What is the postcode for Ripplebrook? +

The postcode for Ripplebrook is 3818, shared with Drouin and surrounding Baw Baw Shire localities.

Is Ripplebrook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ripplebrook is part of the Baw Baw LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.