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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Ringwood North is around 10,126. This figure reflects an increase of 162 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,964. The latest estimate was derived from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses following examination of the ABS's ERP data release in June 2024. This growth equates to a density ratio of 1,936 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Ringwood North's population growth rate of 1.6% since the Census places it within 2.4 percentage points of the SA4 region's growth of 4.0%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in the suburb.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, applying adjustments using 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to expand by 375 persons to reach a total population of approximately 10,501 by 2041. This reflects an increase of 3.7% in total over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Ringwood North experienced around 18 dwelling approvals per year. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 91 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $730,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. This financial year, $4.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. In terms of dwelling types, 59.0% are detached houses and 41.0% attached dwellings, offering choices across price ranges.

This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 98.0% houses. Ringwood North reflects a highly mature market with around 720 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates indicate an expected growth of 379 residents. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current 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 has identified 32 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Manor Place Estate, Ringwood North Liveable Neighbourhoods Project, 170-172 Warrandyte Road Retail Development, and Kubis Drive and Werac Drive footpath construction 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 in the area was 2.1% as of June 2025.

This rate is lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 0.9%. There are currently 5,528 residents employed in Ringwood North. The workforce participation rate is 66.2%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 64.1%.

Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, the area has a high concentration in education & training, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.2% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's rate of 5.2%. Despite being predominantly residential, Ringwood North offers limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.9% and labour force grew by 0.7%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5% during the same period. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Ringwood North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Ringwood North had a median taxpayer income of $54,789 and an average income of $73,989. These figures are higher than national averages of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $61,451 and average income around $82,986. According to the 2021 Census, Ringwood North's household incomes rank at the 85th percentile with a weekly income of $2,335. The largest income bracket comprises 28.8% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,916 residents), similar to regional levels where 32.8% fall within this range. Notably, 37.6% of residents earn more than $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the area. After housing costs, residents retain 88.1% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Melbourne metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ringwood North was at 43.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.4% and rented ones at 12.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $436. Nationally, Ringwood North's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Ringwood North features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 2.8 people

Family households account for 82.9 percent of all households, including 43.0 percent couples with children, 29.3 percent couples without children, and 9.9 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.1 percent, with lone person households at 15.7 percent and group households comprising 1.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people.

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 of 36.4% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's 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 comprise 12.7% and certificates make up 17.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education. Ringwood North's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,102 students. The area shows significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1105. All three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas.

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 1890 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents on average located just 201 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 270 trips across all routes, which translates to about 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Ringwood North's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Ringwood North residents have relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions across all age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 56% (~5,675 people). The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 8.1 and 7.5% respectively. A majority (69.7%) report no medical ailments compared to Melbourne's 0%. As of 2021, 20.8% (~2,106) residents are aged 65+. Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population profile.

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

Ringwood North's cultural diversity was above average, with 23.1% born overseas and 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity dominated religiously, at 50.6%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to none across Greater Melbourne.

Top ancestry groups were English (25.7%), Australian (25.1%), and Irish (7.8%). Dutch (1.8%) Italian (5.1%) and Chinese (6.5%) were notably overrepresented in Ringwood North compared to regional averages of none for each group.

Ringwood North hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Ringwood North is 43 years, considerably higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and substantially exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 45-54 are particularly prominent, making up 15.0% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is comparatively smaller at 7.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.7% to 7.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 8.8% to 7.4%, and the 55 to 64 age group has dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Ringwood North's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, expanding by 222 people (95%) from 232 to 455. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 71% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.