Ringwood North

Ringwood North is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The suburb of Ringwood North had an estimated population of 10,164 as of May 2026, reflecting a 2.0% increase from the 9,964 people reported in the 2021 Census. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,156 and the validation of 32 new addresses since the Census date. The population density was calculated as 1,943 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ringwood North's growth rate since the census was within 1.8 percentage points of its SA4 region's 3.8%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For future projections, AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia's 2024 data with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas and the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation for non-covered areas.

Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase its population by 412 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.0% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Ringwood North is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Ringwood North has received approximately 18 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between financial years 2021 to 2025, around 91 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved in the current financial year 2026. Despite population decline, development activity has been relatively adequate.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $730,000, indicating a focus on premium segments. In this financial year, commercial approvals totalled $5.0 million, suggesting limited commercial development focus. Detached houses comprise 59.0% and attached dwellings 41.0% of new developments, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 98.0% detached houses.

This reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyle needs. Ringwood North has around 745 people per dwelling approval, indicating a mature market. Future projections estimate an increase of 404 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current growth forecasts.

Ringwood North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 32 projects likely affecting the area. Notable projects include Manor Place Estate, Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project, retail development at 170-172 Warrandyte Road, and footpath construction on Kubis Drive and Werac Drive in Ringwood North. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Ringwood North demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Ringwood North has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%. As of December 2025, there were 5,578 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.3%, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Melbourne's at 69.9%. According to Census responses, 39.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Notably, the area had a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employed just 2.2% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7% and labour force increased by 1.6%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offered further insight into potential future demand within Ringwood North. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, suggested national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Ringwood North's employment mix indicated local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years (note: this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Ringwood North had a median income among taxpayers of $54,789 and an average income of $73,987. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. As of March 2026, current estimates based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $60,060 (median) and $81,105 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 85th percentile with a weekly income of $2,335. The largest income segment comprises 28.8% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 2,927 residents falling into this bracket. Higher earners represent a substantial presence, with 37.6% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Ringwood North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Ringwood North's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ringwood North was 43.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.4% and rented ones at 12.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, surpassing Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure stood at $436, higher than Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Ringwood North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Ringwood North features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.9% of all households, including 43.0% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.1%, with lone person households at 15.7% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Ringwood North 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 36.4% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region rate of 31.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 17.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.7% in primary, 9.0% in secondary, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Ringwood North has 61 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 964 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living within 201 meters of the nearest stop. As a primarily residential zone, most commuters travel outward from Ringwood North. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 90%, while only 5% use the train. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in the area, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 39.1%, work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 137 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ringwood North's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Ringwood North.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be low, particularly among younger cohorts. Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~5,696 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and arthritis, impacting 8.1 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 69.7% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. As of June 30, 2021, the area has 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,144 people), which is higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Ringwood North was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Ringwood North has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 23.1% of its population born overseas and 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Ringwood North, accounting for 50.6% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 0.1% of Ringwood North's population versus 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 25.7%, Australian at 25.1%, and Irish at 7.8%, all higher than regional averages. There are also notable differences in the representation of Dutch (1.8% vs 1.2%), Italian (5.1% vs 5.2%), and Chinese (6.5% vs 6.5%) groups.

Ringwood North hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Ringwood North is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 65-74 years make up 10.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 7.6%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of people aged 15-24 has increased from 12.3% to 13.9%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 8.8% to 7.6%. Additionally, the 55-64 age group has dropped from 13.7% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Ringwood North's age structure. The number of individuals aged 85 and above is expected to rise substantially, increasing by 218 people (86%) from 254 to 473. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 years and above will account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the populations of those aged 0-4 and 5-14 are expected to decline.