Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Ringwood North
5 km²
A high proportion of residents live in Ringwood North, which ranks among the most advantaged areas in the region. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a strong presence of seniors and established families. It is a wealthy, well-educated suburb where most people live in large, detached houses and enjoy high household incomes. This level of prosperity is reflected in a workforce with high qualifications and a very low unemployment rate.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors make up nearly 20% of the population, a figure that has risen by 5.6 percentage points since 2011.
About 75.5% of people were born in Australia, though the proportion of overseas-born residents rose to 22.8% by 2021. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 80.8% of the community, but the number of people using another language at home rose to 17.2% since 2011. Mandarin is the most common second language.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 44.1%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 18 percentage points since 2011.
This is a highly qualified community, with 34.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 69.4% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 35.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income is $2,330, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.9% of people, which is about the same as the state average. Mental health conditions are slightly less common here than in most other areas.
Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 16.1% providing unpaid care and 31.8% caring for children. Volunteer rates are also higher than the national figure.
First Nations people make up 0.4% of the population. This small group has a typical personal income and Year 12 completion rate that are both far above the national average.
Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national average, and the area has far fewer people living alone than most other areas.
The suburb is dominated by large homes, with 98.1% of dwellings being separate houses and 91.5% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 42.5% of homes owned outright.
Working from home is very common, with 34% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national figure. Most homes have at least one car, and only 2.2% have no vehicle.
The community is very stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a small portion of the population at 7%.
Employment is strong, with 66.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is lower than the national figure.
The area is highly privileged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It also ranks among the highest for access to money and resources.
The area receives 867mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average. Temperatures are generally a little lower than in other parts of Victoria.
The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents are within a short walk of public transport and schools.