Croydon South vs Ringwood East
The verdict
Croydon South is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.02M in Ringwood East. Ringwood East rates higher for transport (95 vs 55). Ringwood East is closer to the coast (25.3 km vs 27.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Croydon South rates higher (96 vs 67/100 in Ringwood East).
Scores
| Croydon South | Ringwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 89 |
| Transport | 55 | 95 |
| Education | 68 | 76 |
| Liveability | 89 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon South | Ringwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,759 | 10,764 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,876 | $1,817 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.3% | 50.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 69.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Croydon South Moderate Growth · Ringwood East Moderate Growth
Property
| Croydon South | Ringwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $888K | $1.02M |
| Median unit price | $767K | $719K |
| House price YoY | 12.4% | 10.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Croydon South | Ringwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 96 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 446 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 353 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 273 | 297 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,005 | 4,812 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon South | Ringwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1,100 |
See the full school list on each profile: Croydon South · Ringwood East
Transport
| Croydon South | Ringwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 95 | 59 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 330 m |
Liveability
| Croydon South | Ringwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 20 |
| Parks | 15 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.1 km | 25.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.6 km | 25.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 680 m |
Population & growth
| Croydon South | Ringwood East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,759 | 10,764 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,962 | 11,174 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,746 | 12,997 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 0.94% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon South or Ringwood East?
Croydon South has the higher residential safety score (Croydon South 96/100 vs Ringwood East 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon South or Ringwood East?
Croydon South is more affordable, with a median house price of $888K versus $1.02M.
Which has better schools, Croydon South or Ringwood East?
Ringwood East has a higher average school ICSEA (Croydon South 987 vs Ringwood East 1100; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Croydon South or Ringwood East?
Ringwood East has the higher transport score (Croydon South 55/100 vs Ringwood East 95/100).
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