Suburb Profile - Ripponlea VIC

Ripponlea is a well regarded for its affluency and peaceful atmosphere

Rippon Lea Estate is a heritage-listed historic house and gardens that is the centrepiece of the suburb

Rippon Lea Estate is one of the best open spaces in Melbourne.
Rippon Lea Estate is one of the best open spaces in Melbourne.
Rippon Lea Estate is such a peaceful setting.
Rippon Lea Estate is such a peaceful setting.
Hair & Beauty Touch Salon
Hair & Beauty Touch Salon. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/hairandbeautytouch/photos
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Quat Quatta. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/QuatQuatta/photos

People

Ripponlea is only 30 ha, but only located 7kms from the city. According to Census 2016, the average median age is 31, with 20.3% 0-14yrs and 7.6% aged over 65.

Lifestyle

The suburb is surrounded by tree lined streets, reliable public transport and beautiful homes. An inner city suburb that is much slower and relaxing to others.

Homes

With many heritage listings, you'll find many older terrace and standalone homes. There is a small parcel of apartments and townhouse, but for the most part, there is little building activity.

Ripponlea is well serviced with trams, trains and buses,
Ripponlea is well serviced with trams, trains and buses,
Ripponlea is well supported with buses, trains and tram networks.
Ripponlea is well supported with buses, trains and tram networks.
Ripponlea Train Station
Ripponlea Train Station
Spout Cafe. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/spoutcafe/photos/358973697533415
Spout Cafe. Credit image: https://www.facebook.com/spoutcafe/photos/358973697533415

The suburb doesn't host a school, however the Ripponlea Primary School is located next door in St. Kilda East. There are many other choices in near by suburbs including primary schools and secondary colleges.

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