Ringwood East
VIC 3135 · Maroondah
10,764 (2021) → 11,174 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ringwood East is a moderate growth suburb in Maroondah, VIC 3135, about 26km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.02M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 25km inland. Ringwood East has an overall score of 89/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3135 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (5.03%), England (3.08%), Myanmar (2.99%), India (2.3%), Malaysia (1.43%)
Top languages: Mandarin (6.16%), Cantonese (2.2%), Persian ED (0.92%), Hindi (0.85%), Greek (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1068 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tintern GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 1154
- Eastwood Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
- Tinternvale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1062
- Avenues Education - Eastern MetropolitanSecondary · Government
- Eastwood Primary School-Eastwood Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ringwood Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1052
- Indie School Wodonga - Indie School Ringwood CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.7km
- Great Ryrie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1072
- Heathmont East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1127
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 981
- Aquinas CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1085
- St Mary’s College for the Deaf – Ringwood CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2km
- Norwood Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1059
- Mullum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1064
- Melba Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1003
- Ainslie Parklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1044
- Croydon Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 976
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ringwood East
Is Ringwood East safe?
Ringwood East has a residential safety score of 67/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,812 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ringwood East?
In Ringwood East, the .
How far is Ringwood East from Melbourne CBD?
Ringwood East is about 25.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 59 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ringwood East?
Ringwood East has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1103 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ringwood East?
Ringwood East has a transport score of 95/100 and 26 bus stops.