Ringwood East vs Ringwood
The verdict
Ringwood East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.03M in Ringwood. Ringwood is closer to the coast (23.7 km vs 25.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ringwood East rates higher (67 vs 56/100 in Ringwood).
Scores
| Ringwood East | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 |
| Transport | 95 | 98 |
| Education | 76 | 77 |
| Liveability | 93 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ringwood East | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,764 | 19,144 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,817 | $1,654 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 50.3% | 50.6% |
| Born in Australia | 69.5% | 60.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Ringwood East Moderate Growth · Ringwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Ringwood East | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | $719K | $625K |
| House price YoY | 10.5% | 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
| Ringwood East | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 446 | 428 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 353 | 690 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 297 | 298 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,812 | 12,302 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ringwood East | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 10 |
| Government | 4 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,100 | 1,073 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ringwood East · Ringwood
Transport
| Ringwood East | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 117 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 630 m |
Liveability
| Ringwood East | 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 | 3 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 47 |
| Parks | 16 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 12 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 10 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.3 km | 23.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.5 km | 23.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 680 m | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Ringwood East | Ringwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,764 | 19,144 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,174 | 20,014 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,997 | 23,115 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ringwood East or Ringwood?
Ringwood East has the higher residential safety score (Ringwood East 67/100 vs Ringwood 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Ringwood East or Ringwood?
Ringwood East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.03M.
Which has better schools, Ringwood East or Ringwood?
Ringwood East has a higher average school ICSEA (Ringwood East 1100 vs Ringwood 1073; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ringwood East or Ringwood?
Ringwood has the higher transport score (Ringwood East 95/100 vs Ringwood 98/100).
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