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

Ringwood North's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 9,847. This figure represents a growth of 193 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,654. The increase is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 9,839 in June 2025 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,081 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Ringwood North's growth rate of 2.0% since the Census places it within 1.8 percentage points of its SA4 region (3.8%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest a growth rate just below the national median, with an expected increase of 416 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 4.1% 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 averaged approximately 18 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, 92 homes were approved, with an additional 7 approved so far in FY26. Despite a decrease in population during this period, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $472,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. This financial year, $5.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Ringwood North has significantly less development activity, at 57.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, Ringwood North also reflects lower development activity, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity comprises 57.0% detached dwellings and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating an expanding range of medium-density options to cater to various price brackets.

This is a significant change from the current housing mix, which is predominantly houses (98.0%), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With approximately 749 people per dwelling approval, Ringwood North reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Ringwood North is projected to grow by 408 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Ringwood North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects that may affect the area. Notable ones 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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Ringwood North ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Ringwood North has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.8%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%.

In December 2025, 5380 residents were employed. Workforce participation in Ringwood North is similar to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. Notably, 39.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

Education & training has a high concentration with levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, labour force grew by 1.6%, with unemployment remaining stable. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.4%, labour force grow by 2.8%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 only.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Ringwood North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $58,532 and an average of $75,524. Nationally, the median was lower at $51,596 with an average of $74,652. In Greater Melbourne, the median was $57,688 and the average was $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to March 2026 (9.62%), estimated incomes for Ringwood North SA2 would be approximately $64,163 (median) and $82,789 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Ringwood North SA2 ranked at the 84th percentile ($2,330 weekly). The earnings profile showed that 28.6% of locals (2,816 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 category. This was similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represented 32.8%. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 were achieved by 37.5% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retained 88.0% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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, as per the latest Census, was 98.3% houses and 1.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Ringwood North stood at 43.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.4% and rented ones at 12.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, exceeding Melbourne metro's $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $436 compared to Melbourne metro's $390. 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 82.6% of all households, including 42.9% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.4%, with lone person households at 15.8% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Ringwood North places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 36.6% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA4 region's rate of 31.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 17.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.6% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 5.2% 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 56 active public transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 964 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 198 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuting in Ringwood North is outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of transport for 90% of residents, while 6% use the train. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, surpassing the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 39.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 137 trips per day, translating to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Ringwood North is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Ringwood North shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. The area has a very high private health cover rate at approximately 57% (~5,573 people). Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.1 and 7.5% of residents respectively. Around 69.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population has better-than-average health outcomes. Ringwood North has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 21.2% (2,090 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general 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 had a cultural diversity index above average, with 23.2% of its population born overseas and 17.5% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Ringwood North, comprising 50.5% of people, compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. The top three ancestry groups were English (25.8%, higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian (25.0%, higher than the regional average of 18.4%), and Irish (7.9%).

Notably, Dutch was overrepresented at 1.8% in Ringwood North compared to 1.2% regionally, Italian was similarly represented at 5.1% versus 5.2%, and Chinese were slightly overrepresented at 6.6% compared to 6.5%.

Ringwood North's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Ringwood North is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years make up 10.8% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 7.7%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 12.1% to 13.8%, while the percentages for those aged 25-34 have decreased from 9.0% to 7.7% and for those aged 55-64 have dropped from 13.5% to 12.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the number of individuals aged 85 and above will rise substantially by 222 people (an increase of 84%), from 262 to 485. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 years and above are expected to account for 66% of total population growth in Ringwood North, reflecting its aging demographic trend. Conversely, the populations aged 0-4 and 5-14 are projected to decrease.