Kippa Ring QLD serves as the commercial, retail, and financial centre of the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula. They say all roads lead to Rome, but in this area, Kippa Ring stands at the heart of it all. When coming from northern suburbs, you literally can’t go past it! This ensures the area will maintain strong rental returns, perfect for those seeking property investments or additions to their portfolios.
It’s also a fantastic spot for families and people who enjoy a short drive to the beach. And there are a wealth of amenities at your doorstep. Kippa Ring QLD boasts not one but two of the Peninsula’s major shopping centres, a cinema, a train station (connecting to Brisbane and beyond), and schools, medical facilities, gyms, and more.
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Kippa Ring at a Glance
- Postcode: 4021
- Local Government: Moreton Bay Regional Council
- Population: an estimated 9,838 people (2023)
- Location: Approximately 40.4 km north of the Brisbane CBD
- Transport: via Anzac Avenue, Elizabeth Avenue, State Route 26/Deception Bay Road, Houghton Highway/Ted Smout Memorial Bridge “Hornibrook Bridge”, M1, M3, and M7/Airport Link; Translink public transport service.
- History: The name “Kippa Ring” comes from the earthen rings that First Nations People used during ritual gatherings, with “Kippa” referring to a young man. Before its removal in 1950 by Council, there was a well-known Ningy Ningy Bora ring structure between Kippa-Ring and Anzac Avenue. It was made up of two distinct rings, one large and the other smaller, connected by a ceremonial route. The name “Kippa Ring” was used for the suburb in 1975, when it became an official town (following status as a pastoral district). The Undambi tribe’s Gubbi Gubbi and Ningy Ningy people, who were the first occupants of what is now Kippa Ring, continue to be the area’s traditional custodians to this day.
- Shopping: Peninsula Fair, Kippa-ring Shopping Centre, Aldi Kippa Ring.
- Medical: Moreton Bay Medical Centre, Redcliffe Peninsula Medical Centre, Peninsula Private Hospital; proximity to Redcliffe Hospital.
- Education: Choice of public and private education providers.
- Real Estate (renting and buying): Options to suit all budgets.
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