Croydon South vs Ringwood East
Croydon South (median $967,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Ringwood East ($1,050,000).
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Croydon South and Ringwood East side by side
| Measure | Croydon South | Ringwood East |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $967,500 | $1,050,000 |
| Median unit | $835,000 | $690,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1047 | 1051 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,759 | 10,764 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 826 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Ringwood East scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ringwood East (1051) sits above Croydon South (1047). Croydon South skews owner-occupied (79%), Ringwood East runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Croydon South is the lower entry point at $967,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Ringwood East edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1047).
Croydon South vs Ringwood East: common questions
Is Croydon South or Ringwood East cheaper to buy in?
Croydon South has the lower median house price at $967,500, roughly 8% below Ringwood East ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Croydon South or Ringwood East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ringwood East scores 1051 vs 1047 in Croydon South. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Croydon South or Ringwood East?
Ringwood East scores 8/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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