Ringwood East
Its 10,764 residents have a median age of 38, two years below the national median, while household income sits at the 65.5th percentile. Compared with nearby Ringwood and Croydon, the suburb leans strongly toward family housing and lower-density streets. Overseas-born residents account for 28.3%, and 44.1% hold university qualifications, 14 percentage points above the national level. That mix supports steady demand, but the 12.8% fall from the 2024 peak shows buyers still need price discipline.
Population
10,764
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,817/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Median House
$1.1M
October to December 2025
The 92.8% separate-house share, combined with 43.8% three-bedroom and 25.6% four-bedroom-plus homes, suits buyers seeking more space than an apartment-led market provides. The $2,051 monthly mortgage benchmark represents 26.1% of household income, compared with 20.9% for rent, and neither mortgage nor rental stress is flagged.
For Buyers
The 92.8% separate-house share, combined with 43.8% three-bedroom and 25.6% four-bedroom-plus homes, suits buyers seeking more space than an apartment-led market provides. The $2,051 monthly mortgage benchmark represents 26.1% of household income, compared with 20.9% for rent, and neither mortgage nor rental stress is flagged.
For Investors
Ringwood East suits a patient, income-focused investor more than a rapid-turnover strategy. Weekly rent is $380, 29.4% of homes are rented and vacancy is 5.9%, so the rental market has activity without the extreme scarcity implied by a very low vacancy rate. The 92.8% separate-house mix supports family rentals, while apartments account for only 0.9%, limiting unit exposure. Fifteen planning applications in 12 months indicate some local activity, yet the established forecast and 1.05% annual trend point to measured rather than explosive growth. Overseas migration is the primary driver, which can support demand because new arrivals often rent before buying.
Development Activity
Total DAs
30
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+87.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Ringwood East
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Tintern Grammar
Eastwood Primary School
Tinternvale Primary School
Demographics
Ringwood East has a median age of 38, which is two years below the national median, and an average household size of 2.5, matching the national comparison. The overseas-born share is 28.3%, or 6.7 percentage points above the national level, while university qualifications reach 44.1%, 14 points higher than nationally. English ancestry is recorded for 3,754 people, followed by Irish at 1,219, Chinese at 1,087 and Scottish at 1,066. Mandarin is the most common listed non-English language with 290 speakers. Couples with children account for 49.0% of families, compared with 33.4% for couples without children, helping explain the suburb's strong detached-house orientation.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.8%
Houses
6.3%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership is split between 32.0% owning outright, 37.7% with a mortgage and 29.4% renting. Compared with apartment-heavy suburbs, Ringwood East is unusually detached, with 92.8% separate houses, 6.3% semi-detached dwellings and only 0.9% apartments. Three-bedroom homes make up 43.8%, so buyers seeking larger stock may face less choice than in a more mixed housing market.
Mortgage / mo
$2,051
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$380
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$865
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.9%
Unoccupied
258
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.0%
Couples with children
33.4%
Couples, no children
15.9%
Single parent
2,882
Total families
Economy & Employment
Ringwood East combines professional employment with a substantial practical-services base. Healthcare leads at 19.1% of workers, followed by education at 12.7%, professional and technical services at 11.8%, construction at 9.5% and public administration at 7.3%. The occupation mix includes 1,641 professionals, 732 managers, 723 trades workers and 663 clerical or administrative workers. Labour-force participation is 65.6%, unemployment is 4.8% and 60.1% of workers are employed full time. Household income of $1,817 per week sits at the 65.5th percentile. SEIFA results are above the middle decile, with IEO at 8, IER at 7, IRSD at 7 and IRSAD at 8. The relatively strong advantage scores reflect education and income, while the sizeable trades and construction presence points to a less purely office-based economy.
Unemployment
4.8%
Labour Force
5,704
Unemployed
275
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.1%
Part-time
33.7%
Participation
65.6%
Employed
5,429
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
44.1%
Postgraduate
13.0%
Born Overseas
28.3%
Dwellings
4,097
Transport to Work
Ringwood East is more car-oriented than public-transport-oriented: 54.1% of residents drive to work, compared with 3.0% using public transport, while 37.8% work from home and 2.1% walk or cycle. Families have access to 3 nearby schools spanning 2 government primary schools and 1 independent Pri/Sec school; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address because they can differ across streets. Recorded crime totals 602 offences, or 55.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, with property and deception offences at 314 and crimes against the person at 125. The concentration in property-related offences makes address-level checks and ordinary security measures sensible. IRSAD sits in decile 8, above the middle decile, supporting a generally advantaged residential setting.
Drive
54.1%
Public Transport
3.0%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
37.8%
Population Forecast
+1.05%/yr
(+208 people/yr)
EstablishedRingwood East is classified as an established market, with annual growth forecast at 1.05% and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is forecast at 16.9% over 10 years, while the trajectory is labelled Stable, suggesting gradual expansion rather than a sudden boom. Growth signals are mixed: the shift assessment records a gentrification score of 34 and stage Early signs, but the current gentrification measure is 16 and stage Not gentrifying. Rent growth of 35.6% and real income growth of 16.0% provide support for ongoing demand, while the affordability trend is labelled Improving. Compared with a speculative growth profile, this points to an established suburb absorbing change without a sharp change in identity.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+374
Net Internal / yr
-200
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +19% since 2011, Net internal outflow -200/yr, Strong overseas inflow +374/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
602
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
55.9
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Ringwood East compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Ringwood East?
Three nearby schools cover 2 government primary schools and 1 independent Pri/Sec school. Check the exact address and enrolment zone because school access can differ across streets, while the sector mix is broader than a government-only catchment.
Is Ringwood East safe?
The recorded total is 602 offences, or 55.9 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences account for 314, compared with 125 crimes against the person, so address-level checks and normal security habits remain sensible when comparing specific streets.
How is Ringwood East's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 16.9% over 10 years, with annual growth of 1.05% and overseas migration the primary driver. The trajectory is labelled Stable, so change looks steadier than a boom cycle rather than a sudden shift.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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