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Ringwood
10 km²
More people work from home in Ringwood than in most similar areas, with 29.8% of the workforce doing so. This is a well-qualified community where a high proportion of residents hold university degrees, which helps explain why typical personal incomes are higher than the national figure. It is a highly connected suburb that blends professional employment with a diverse, international population, making it a distinct hub within the Maroondah region.
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The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. Ringwood is one of the largest communities at this level, with a population of 19,144.
A high proportion of residents were born overseas, with 35.7% coming from outside Australia. This is well above the figures for both Victoria and the national average.
Language diversity is high, and 31.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. About 7.1% of residents speak little or no English.
A large number of residents report having no religion, at 44.0%. This is well above the state and national figures.
The area is highly educated, with 33.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical personal weekly income is $820, which is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure. About 20.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are reported by 9.9% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. About 6.5% of people need help with daily activities.
While 27.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is higher than most areas, those doing 15 or more hours of housework are much fewer than in similar communities.
The First Nations community here is smaller than in most areas, but those who are present have a Year 12 completion rate of 52.8%, which is far above the national average.
People living alone make up 30.4% of households, which is well above the national figure. About 14% of families are one-parent households.
Renting is far more common here than in the state, at 39.3%. Homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rent is $381.
Public transport is very accessible, with 123 stops and a typical walk to the nearest stop of just one minute. This helps explain why 8.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than most areas.
The area is seeing significant movement, with 44.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure, alongside a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, at 63.9%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or professional and technical roles.
Ringwood is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.0, as almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or groceries.