Rippon Lea Estate is a Lombardic Romanesque (polychrome brickwork) estate in Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia, and a filming location for Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012). Built in 1868, it was designed by Joseph Reed (Reed & Barnes). It is owned by National Trust of Australia.
Location: Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia
Verified facts
- Located in Elsternwick, Victoria
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10926, SRC-10927 - Appeared in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (tv, 2012)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10926, SRC-10927 - Built in 1868
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11264, SRC-11265, SRC-11877 - Designed by Joseph Reed (Reed & Barnes)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11264, SRC-11265, SRC-11877 - Architectural style: Lombardic Romanesque (polychrome brickwork)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11264, SRC-11265 - Historic designation: Australian National Heritage List (11 August 2006); Victorian Heritage Register H0614
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11264, SRC-11265, SRC-12639 - Owned by National Trust of Australia (1972–present)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11264, SRC-12207, SRC-12638
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10926 — https://topoztours.com.au/explore-miss-fishers-murder-mysteries-locations/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10927 — https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/news/melbourne-is-home-to-australias-most-fabulous-female-det (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11264 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rippon_Lea_Estate (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11265 — https://www.dcceew.gov.au/parks-heritage/heritage/places/national/rippon-lea (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11877 — Australian Dictionary of Biography (Australian National University) — Joseph Reed (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12207 — https://www.ripponleaestate.com.au/history/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12638 — City of Port Phillip (Local Government, Victoria) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12639 — Wikidata (Q7335741, Rippon Lea Estate) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries filmed?
Rippon Lea Estate, in Elsternwick, Victoria, is a real-world filming location used for Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.
Who designed Rippon Lea Estate?
Rippon Lea Estate was designed by Joseph Reed (Reed & Barnes).
Where is Rippon Lea Estate located?
Rippon Lea Estate is located in Elsternwick, Victoria.