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Ringwood North
5 km²
Almost every home in Ringwood North is a detached house, creating a spacious residential feel in this part of Greater Melbourne. The community is wealthier and more educated than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43. It is a family-oriented area where large homes and high incomes are common, and many people work from home. The neighborhood is very walkable, with nearly every resident living within a short stroll of a park or school.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the proportion of children is about the same as the state average, there are fewer people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.
About 22.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, though well below the Victorian average of 30.0%. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
More people use another language at home here (17.2%) than in most similar areas, although this is far below the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
A high proportion of residents report no religion (44.0%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.6%.
This is a highly qualified community, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure.
Household incomes are significantly high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,640. This is a little above the state average, and 35.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far above the national figure.
The proportion of people with long-term health conditions (28.8%) and those needing help with daily activities (5.2%) are both around the middle for similar areas.
Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (16.2%) and care for children (31.7%) than people in most other similar areas, and volunteer rates are well above the national average.
The First Nations community here is small, but typical personal incomes are higher than the national figure, and Year 12 completion is far above the national average.
Homes here tend to be larger, with a typical 2.8 people per household. This is a little above the national average, and there are far fewer people living alone compared to the rest of the state.
The area is dominated by detached houses (98.3%), with 91.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the state or nation, while home ownership is far above those averages.
A huge 34.0% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. While public transport stops are very common, only 1.5% of people use them to commute, and most residents rely on cars.
The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most other areas in Victoria and Australia.
More adults are working or looking for work (66.2%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, professional services, and education.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Nearly all residents are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a school.