Ringwood
VIC 3134 · Maroondah
19,144 (2021) → 20,014 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ringwood is a moderate growth suburb in Maroondah, VIC 3134, about 24km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.03M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 24km inland. Ringwood has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: China (7.31%), India (3.23%), England (2.95%), Myanmar (2.76%), Malaysia (2.08%)
Top languages: Mandarin (9.02%), Cantonese (3.17%), Persian ED (1.45%), Hindi (1.04%), Sinhal (0.88%)
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 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Yarra Valley GrammarCombined · IndependentICSEA 1147
- Kalinda Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1100
- Aquinas CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1077
- Mullum Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
- Ringwood Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
- Norwood Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1029
- St Mary’s College for the Deaf – Ringwood CampusSecondary · Catholic
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Jubilee ParkSecondary · Independent
- Indie School Wodonga - Indie School Ringwood CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Great Ryrie Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1055
- Ringwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1097
- Eastwood Primary School-Eastwood Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government · 1.7km
- Eastwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1085
- Ringwood North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1106
- Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1103
- Tintern GrammarCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1148
- Avenues Education - Eastern MetropolitanSecondary · Government · 2.1km
- Antonio Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1120
- Marlborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1043
- Tinternvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1067
- Heathmont East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1113
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ringwood
Is Ringwood safe?
Ringwood has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 12,302 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ringwood?
In Ringwood, the .
How far is Ringwood from Melbourne CBD?
Ringwood is about 23.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 56 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ringwood?
Ringwood has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1073 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ringwood?
Ringwood has a transport score of 98/100 and 117 bus stops.