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Population
Ringwood East has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends
Based on AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of May 2026, the estimated population of Ringwood East is around 11,729. This reflects an increase of 965 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,764. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 11,680 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 138 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,522 persons per square kilometer, placing Ringwood East in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 9.0% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (3.8%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate an increase just below the median of national areas, with Ringwood East expected to expand by 1,195 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 9.8% over the 16 years.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Ringwood East recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Ringwood East averaged approximately 72 new dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 361 homes were approved, with an additional 28 in FY-26. This averages to about 0.4 people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years.
New supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new homes is approximately $536,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $7.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ringwood East has moderately higher new home approvals, around 50.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. Recent construction comprises approximately 27.0% standalone homes and 73.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 93.0% houses.
The location has around 245 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Ringwood East is projected to grow by approximately 1,146 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.
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Infrastructure
Ringwood East has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that may affect the area. Key projects include Ryman Healthcare Ringwood East Retirement Village, Ringwood East Activity Centre Structure Plan, Bedford Rise, and Canterbury Road and Heathmont Road Intersection Improvements. The following list details those most relevant.
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Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment)
A complete rebuild and expansion of the existing Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood East, with the renamed Queen Elizabeth II Hospital to be delivered through the Victorian Health Building Authority under the state's Hospital Infrastructure Delivery Fund. The redevelopment is planned to deliver two six-storey inpatient towers with more than 200 additional beds, a new emergency department with 14 extra treatment spaces, a dedicated children's emergency area, a new mental health hub, expanded medical imaging, new operating theatres, day procedure facilities and specialist care spaces. Once operational, the hospital is expected to treat around 9,000 additional inpatients and 22,400 additional emergency patients each year. The project was first announced in September 2022 with a funding envelope of 850 million to 1.05 billion AUD and a 2029 completion target. As of May 2026, the redevelopment remains in planning and feasibility, with the 2026/27 Victorian Budget not allocating construction funding. The State Government has stated the project has not been scrapped and that planning is continuing, however the original 2025 construction start has slipped and delivery against the 2029 deadline is now at risk.
AC Hotel by Marriott - East End Ringwood
A 200-room AC Hotel by Marriott forming part of the East End mixed-use precinct in Ringwood. The project includes three towers with residential apartments, retail and commercial tenancies arranged around a landscaped public plaza. Hotel amenities are expected to include restaurant, bar, pool, gym and meeting spaces. Design by CHT Architects (now Life Architecture) features an undulating facade inspired by local topography.
Dublin Road Level Crossing Removal and Ringwood East Station
The project involved the removal of the dangerous level crossing at Dublin Road by lowering the rail line into a trench and the construction of a new accessible Ringwood East Station. Key features include a main concourse, second entry, lifts and stairs to platforms, upgraded pedestrian and cycling paths, and approximately 460 car parking spaces. The level crossing was removed in June 2024, and the station opened in July 2024, making the Lilydale Line level crossing-free and improving safety and connectivity.
Ryman Healthcare Ringwood East Retirement Village
Proposed retirement village by Ryman Healthcare on a 2.2 ha site (former Daiseys Hotel and garden centre). Scheme includes independent living and serviced apartments plus a 120-bed aged care centre with low, high and dementia care. Amenities planned include indoor swimming pool, cinema, cafe, hair and beauty salon, bowling green and landscaped open space. Construction reportedly commenced then was paused in late 2023; the project remains listed by the developer as a proposed village.
The Ring Development
Major mixed-use development featuring three towers of between 10 and 21 levels with potential to house hundreds of apartments. Located on 9,428sqm of land abutting Eastlink. Part of Ringwood's transformation into a modern urban centre with significant dwelling capacity and commercial opportunities.
Ringwood East Activity Centre Structure Plan
Strategic planning framework for Ringwood East Activity Centre guiding future development, land use, transport connections and community facilities. Establishes vision for sustainable growth and improved amenity.
Canterbury Road Improvements Waterloo Street to Sunset Drive
Road safety upgrades at multiple intersections including new traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, dedicated turn lanes, bus stops with indented lanes, line markings, and vegetation removals. The speed limit is being reduced from 70km/h to 60km/h in both directions between west of Waterloo Street and Sunset Drive. Major construction is underway in stages, starting with the Canterbury Road and Waterloo Street intersection, and is expected to be completed by late 2025.
Heathmont Place Residential Development
Redevelopment of a former secondary school site into medium-density infill housing with three linear public open spaces, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes (with no kerb and channel), and native/indigenous planting. The project incorporates Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) features, including biofiltration swales and a 150,000-litre underground irrigation tank to maintain common spaces. The project was masterplanned in association with Sinatra Murphy, with a construction budget of $1.3M.
Employment
Employment conditions in Ringwood East remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis
Ringwood East has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.5% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7%. As of December 2025, 6,223 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.2% lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.
The workforce participation rate in Ringwood East was 67.6%, slightly below Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. A notable 36.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.
Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.0% of local workers, lower than Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. Over the past year, ending December 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, while the labour force grew by 2.8%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 2.4% and an increase in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. For future insights, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Ringwood East's current employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
The suburb of Ringwood East had a median taxpayer income of $54,840 and an average of $69,558 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is slightly above national averages, with Melbourne's median being $57,688 and average at $75,164. By March 2026, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $60,116 and an average of $76,249, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census data shows that incomes in Ringwood East cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 31.9% (3,741 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the broader area where 32.8% are in this bracket. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
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Housing
Ringwood East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Ringwood East's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.8% houses and 7.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ringwood East stood at 32.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.0% and rented ones at 29.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,051, exceeding Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Ringwood East was $380, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Ringwood East's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Ringwood East has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households account for 68.8% of all households, including 34.1% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 11.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 31.2%, with lone person households at 27.9% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
Ringwood East demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 36.7% for residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 regional rate of 31.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.1% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 18.0%.
Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.7% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Ringwood East has 28 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by nine different routes, offering a total of 2,286 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average being 275 meters away from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 85%, while 8% use trains. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.
According to the 2021 Census, 36.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 326 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 81 weekly trips per stop.
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Health
Ringwood East's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts
Ringwood East's health data shows positive outcomes, matching national benchmarks for mortality rates and common health conditions across age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 54% (6,371 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7%.
Mental health issues affect 9.5%, asthma impacts 8.5%, while 68.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents' health outcomes are typical. The area has 17.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,005 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%, with national rankings broadly matching the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Ringwood East was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Ringwood East's population showed high cultural diversity, with 28.3% born overseas and 24.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Ringwood East, accounting for 44.6%. Buddhism, however, was more prevalent in Ringwood East compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 2.8% versus 4.2%.
In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.5%), Australian (22.7%), and Other (10.6%). Notably, Dutch ethnicity was overrepresented at 2.0%, Hungarian at 0.4%, and Chinese at 7.4% compared to regional averages.
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Age
Ringwood East's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
The median age in Ringwood East is 38 years, close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ringwood East has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (13.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.5%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 10.8% to 12.2%, while the 0-4 age group has decreased from 6.4% to 5.6%. By 2041, Ringwood East's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 77%, reaching 518 from 293. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 52% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 35-44 and 0-4 age groups.