# Ringwood North

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Maroondah › 3134, VIC

Area: 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.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 9,654 | +3.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 43 yrs | +7.5% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | +21.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 19.6% | +39.5% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.3% | -7.1% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.9% | +13.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.0%, Young adults (25–44) 21.9%, Seniors (65+) 19.6%, Children (0–14) 18.3%, Youth (15–24) 12.1%

**Marital status** — Married 58.4%, Never married 28.0%, Divorced 6.7%, Widowed 4.6%, Separated 2.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 22.8% | +14.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 75.5%, China 3.8%, England 3.4%, India 1.2%, New Zealand 1.0%, South Africa 0.9%, Italy 0.8%, Vietnam 0.4%, Philippines 0.3%

**Ancestry** — English 35.5%, Australian 34.3%, Irish 10.9%, Scottish 10.7%, Chinese 9.1%, Italian 7.0%, German 4.1%, Dutch 2.4%, Greek 2.4%, Indian 1.8%, Vietnamese 0.6%, Filipino 0.6%

## Language

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 17.2% | +46.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 2.5% | +4.8% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.8%, Mandarin 5.4%, Cantonese 1.6%, Italian 1.0%, Greek 0.9%, Hindi 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.5%, Arabic 0.4%, Tagalog 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.1% | +69.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 48.5%, No religion 44.1%, Not stated 3.4%, Buddhism 1.5%, Hinduism 1.1%, Islam 0.8%, Other religions 0.4%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 69.4% | +14.5% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 34.2% | +34.5% since 2011 |
| Schools | 3 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.70 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 34 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,072 | — |
| Average school size | 357 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,105 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 69.4%, Year 11 11.5%, Year 10 10.7%, Year 9 or below 6.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 34.5%, Certificate III / IV 20.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 18.0%, Postgraduate degree 10.8%, Graduate diploma / certificate 6.1%, Certificate I / II 1.1%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 23.2%, Engineering & related 14.3%, Health 11.3%, Society & culture 11.2%, Education 10.8%, Architecture & building 6.1%, Creative arts 4.1%, Natural & physical sciences 4.0%, Information technology 3.9%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.6%, Agriculture & environment 1.4%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $880 | +33.3% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,330 | +39.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,639 | +38.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 17.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 35.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 26.9%, $650–$1,499 21.6%, $4,000 or more 20.1%, $3,000–$3,999 15.3%, Under $650 10.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 39.0%, $650–$1,499 28.7%, $1,500–$2,999 21.9%, $3,000 or more 7.3%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 28.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.3% | +43.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 9.1%, Other condition 8.8%, Arthritis 8.4%, Mental health 7.4%, Diabetes 4.6%, Heart disease 4.2%, Cancer 3.3%, Lung condition 1.3%, Stroke 1.1%, Dementia 0.9%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 66.5%, One condition 20.5%, Two conditions 5.7%, Three or more 2.7%

## Community Participation

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 17.0% | -26.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 16.1% | +33.3% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 31.8% | +0.2% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.6% | -3.6% since 2011 |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 39 | — |
| First Nations median age | 30 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 53.3% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $725 | — |
| First Nations household income | $3,083 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 0.0% | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | -3.4% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.8% | -4.0% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 15.8% | +2.7% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 65.4%, Couples without children 24.4%, One-parent families 9.8%, Other families 0.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 34.1%, 4 people 22.2%, 3 people 17.1%, 1 person 15.8%, 5 people 8.3%, 6 or more 2.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $436 | +36.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,200 | +20.7% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -20.0% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 12.1% | +7.2% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 42.5% | +5.5% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 98.1% | +4.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 91.5% | +0.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 43.7%, Owned outright 42.5%, Rented 12.1%, Not stated 0.9%, Other tenure 0.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 98.1%, Townhouse / semi-detached 0.9%, Flat or apartment 0.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 43.2%, 3 bedrooms 39.6%, 5 or more 8.8%, 2 bedrooms 6.8%, 1 bedroom 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 59.1%, $550–$749 15.9%, $200–$349 14.4%, Under $200 4.2%, $750 or more 2.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 35.6%, $3,000 or more 27.4%, $1,000–$1,799 17.9%, Under $1,000 13.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.2% | -12.8% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 34.0% | +565.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.5% | -60.6% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 58 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 6.01 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,338.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 5 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 26 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 9,654 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 44,644 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 80 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 45.1%, Worked at home 34.0%, Car (passenger) 3.1%, Train 1.1%, Walked 0.7%, Bus 0.4%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 48.6%, 1 vehicle 25.5%, 3 vehicles 15.1%, 4 or more 8.5%, No vehicle 2.2%

## Migration & Movement

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 27.3% | +2.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.0% | -27.4% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | +5.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 66.1% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.1% | -3.1% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.7%, Education & training 10.9%, Professional & technical 10.8%, Construction 10.5%, Retail trade 10.1%, Public administration & safety 6.1%, Manufacturing 5.5%, Finance & insurance 4.6%, Accommodation & food 4.6%, Other services 3.6%, Wholesale trade 3.3%, Administrative & support 2.8%, Transport & warehousing 2.3%, Arts & recreation 1.9%, Media & telecommunications 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%, Mining 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 28.4%, Managers 17.3%, Clerical & administrative 13.2%, Technicians & trades 12.2%, Community & personal service 10.8%, Sales workers 8.9%, Labourers 5.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.8%

## Economy & Advantage

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 9 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 10 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 8 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,085 | — |
| Population estimate | 9,839 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 1.2% | — |
| Businesses | 779 | — |

## Environment & Climate

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 867 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 20.0 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 9.9 | — |

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.8 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 83.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 72.5% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 98.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 98.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 73.5% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 15.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 155 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.9% | — |

## Schools serving Ringwood North

34 schools, 21,622 students, average ICSEA 1,102.

By sector: Government 20, Catholic 8, Independent 6

By type: Primary 22, Secondary 8, Combined 4

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ringwood North Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.2 km | 471 |
| Holy Spirit School | Catholic | Primary | 0.5 km | 386 |
| Mullum Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.8 km | 261 |
| Norwood Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 0.8 km | 1,083 |
| Ringwood Heights Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.5 km | 215 |
| Kalinda Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 424 |
| Park Orchards Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 338 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School | Catholic | Primary | 2.4 km | 248 |
| Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School | Independent | Combined | 2.5 km | 470 |
| Ringwood Secondary College | Government | Secondary | 2.5 km | 1,516 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211031268/ringwood-north