Heathmont vs Ringwood
The verdict
Ringwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.08M in Heathmont. Ringwood rates higher for liveability (96 vs 90). Ringwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (56 vs 57 min). On the separate residential safety score, Heathmont rates higher (83 vs 56/100 in Ringwood).
Scores
| Heathmont | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 91 |
| Transport | 95 | 98 |
| Education | 78 | 77 |
| Liveability | 90 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heathmont | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,933 | 19,144 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,140 | $1,654 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.7% | 50.6% |
| Born in Australia | 74.8% | 60.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Heathmont Moderate Growth · Ringwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Heathmont | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | $780K | $625K |
| House price YoY | 1.1% | 13.6% |
| 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
| Heathmont | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 342 | 428 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 232 | 690 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 221 | 298 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,201 | 12,302 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heathmont | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 10 |
| Government | 4 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,058 | 1,073 |
See the full school list on each profile: Heathmont · Ringwood
Transport
| Heathmont | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 117 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 280 m | 630 m |
Liveability
| Heathmont | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 47 |
| Parks | 23 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 170 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.8 km | 23.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.8 km | 23.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Heathmont | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,933 | 19,144 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,311 | 20,014 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,994 | 23,115 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Heathmont or Ringwood?
Heathmont has the higher residential safety score (Heathmont 83/100 vs Ringwood 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Heathmont or Ringwood?
Ringwood is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Heathmont or Ringwood?
Ringwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Heathmont 1058 vs Ringwood 1073; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Heathmont or Ringwood?
Ringwood has the higher transport score (Heathmont 95/100 vs Ringwood 98/100).
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