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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Ringwood North is around 10,122 people. This reflects an increase of 158 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,964 people. The current resident population estimate of 10,120 comes from AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and includes an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,935 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb of Ringwood North is expected to increase its population by approximately 372 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects an overall increase of about 3.7% in total over the 17-year period, anticipating future population dynamics just below the median of statistical areas across the nation.

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 has received around 18 dwelling approvals per year. From FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 91 homes were approved, with 7 more in FY-26 so far. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $730,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. This financial year, $5.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus. New developments consist of 59.0% detached houses and 41.0% attached dwellings, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options.

This shift reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. Ringwood North has a dwelling approval rate of around 746 people per dwelling, indicating a mature market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates the area will grow by 370 residents. With current construction levels, housing supply should 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 identified 32 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives 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 showing strong representation. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 1.7%.

As of December 2025, there are 5,577 residents in work. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation is 68.8%, slightly below Greater Melbourne's 71.3%. Notably, 39.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns.

Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Ringwood North has a particularly 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 5.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, labour force grew by 1.6%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Ringwood North. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying 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 simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Ringwood North had a median taxpayer income of $54,789 and an average income of $73,987. These figures are above the national average, compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $59,309 (median) and $80,091 (average). 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 segment comprises 28.8% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,915 residents), similar to regional levels where 32.8% fall into this range. A substantial presence of higher earners is indicated by the 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% 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 in the area was $2,200, while the median weekly rent was $436. Nationally, Ringwood North's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents 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 comprise 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, which is 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 distinct regionally with university qualification rates at 36.4%, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's rate of 31.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificates at 17.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.5% currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.7% in primary, 9.0% in secondary, and 5.3% in 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 collectively facilitate 964 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 201 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 90%, while trains account for 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 39.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 137 trips per day across all routes, translating 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 assessed by AreaSearch, with younger cohorts showing very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~5,673 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. The area has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,176 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than 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, surveyed in June 2016, showed cultural diversity with 23.1% born overseas and 17.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 50.6%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 1.0%.

For ancestry, Ringwood North had notably higher percentages for English (25.7%), Australian (25.1%), and Irish (7.8%) than regional averages of 20.1%, 18.4%, respectively. Dutch (1.8%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.2%. Italian (5.1%) and Chinese (6.5%) were also present but did not significantly diverge from regional averages.

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 those aged 65-74 make up 10.9%, while those aged 25-34 comprise 7.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 6.7% to 8.1%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 12.3% to 13.5%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 8.8% to 7.2%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 13.7% to 12.6%. By 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Ringwood North's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 206 people (82%) from 253 to 460. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. On the other hand, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.