Ringwood North

VIC 3134 • Greater Melbourne

9,964
Population (2021)
$45,864
Median Income
5.23 km²
Area
155m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyLeafyGood SchoolsNatureEstablished

About Ringwood North

Ringwood North is a leafy residential suburb in Melbourne's outer east, straddling the City of Manningham and Maroondah, approximately 25 kilometres from the CBD. With a population approaching 10,000 across 5.2 square kilometres, it's a well-established family suburb that developed through the mid-20th century. Sitting at 155 metres elevation in the foothills approaching the Dandenong Ranges, it offers a semi-bushland feel with many properties backing onto reserves.

The suburb is prized for its excellent schools, including Ringwood North Primary and nearby Ringwood Secondary College, drawing families seeking quality education. Eastland Shopping Centre in neighbouring Ringwood provides major retail facilities, while local strips offer cafes and everyday needs. The Eastern Freeway and EastLink provide excellent road connections, with Ringwood station accessible nearby. Bushwalking at Ringwood Lake and the abundant birdlife make it popular with nature-loving families.

Ringwood North falls under postcode 3134 and is governed by Manningham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrandyte (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3134
Urban Area
Manningham
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.79°, 145.23°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
5.23 km²
Elevation
155m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$436
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,832
Census 2021
9,964
1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,324
Income 2021
$45,864
19.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,537
Born Overseas 2,261

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 376
  • 2. England 330
  • 3. Malaysia 128
  • 4. India 114
  • 5. New Zealand 106
  • 6. South Africa 84
  • 7. Italy 79
  • 8. Scotland 58
  • 9. Iran 55
  • 10. Hong Kong 53
  • 11. Germany 51
  • 12. South Korea 47
  • 13. Sri Lanka 45
  • 14. United States 44
  • 15. Singapore 39

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,525
Australian 3,443
Irish 1,067
Scottish 1,060
Chinese 895
Italian 693
German 412
Dutch 247
Greek 245
Indian 172

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,237
Both parents born in Australia
3,221
Both parents born overseas
1,312
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.6%
No Religion
44.0%
Buddhism
1.5%
Hinduism
1.1%
Islam
0.9%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
475 (4.8%)
5-14 years
1,353 (13.6%)
15-19 years
681 (6.8%)
20-24 years
545 (5.5%)
25-34 years
874 (8.8%)
35-44 years
1,268 (12.7%)
45-54 years
1,461 (14.7%)
55-64 years
1,363 (13.7%)
65-74 years
1,064 (10.7%)
75-84 years
668 (6.7%)
85+ years
216 (2.2%)

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