Ringwood East vs Ringwood North
The verdict
Ringwood East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.21M in Ringwood North. Ringwood East rates higher for transport (95 vs 63). Ringwood North is closer to the coast (24.2 km vs 25.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ringwood North rates higher (99 vs 67/100 in Ringwood East).
Scores
| Ringwood East | Ringwood North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 76 |
| Transport | 95 | 63 |
| Education | 76 | 78 |
| Liveability | 93 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ringwood East | Ringwood North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,764 | 9,964 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,817 | $2,335 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.3% | 51.3% |
| Born in Australia | 69.5% | 75.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Ringwood East Moderate Growth · Ringwood North Moderate Growth
Property
| Ringwood East | Ringwood North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.21M |
| Median unit price | $719K | $860K |
| House price YoY | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| 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
| Ringwood East | Ringwood North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 446 | 251 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 353 | 171 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,812 | 2,108 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ringwood East | Ringwood North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ringwood East · Ringwood North
Transport
| Ringwood East | Ringwood North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 61 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Ringwood East | Ringwood North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 8 |
| Parks | 16 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.3 km | 24.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.5 km | 23.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 680 m | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ringwood East | Ringwood North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,764 | 9,964 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,174 | 10,083 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,997 | 12,031 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ringwood East or Ringwood North?
Ringwood North has the higher residential safety score (Ringwood East 67/100 vs Ringwood North 99/100).
Which is more affordable, Ringwood East or Ringwood North?
Ringwood East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.21M.
Which has better schools, Ringwood East or Ringwood North?
Ringwood North has a higher average school ICSEA (Ringwood East 1100 vs Ringwood North 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ringwood East or Ringwood North?
Ringwood East has the higher transport score (Ringwood East 95/100 vs Ringwood North 63/100).
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