Heathmont vs Ringwood
Ringwood (median $1,002,500) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Heathmont ($1,065,500).
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Heathmont and Ringwood side by side
| Measure | Heathmont | Ringwood |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,065,500 | $1,002,500 |
| Median unit | $850,000 | $625,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1082 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 100 |
| Transit score | 20 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 9,933 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 833 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.8°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 scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ringwood (1082) sits above Heathmont (1063).
- For buyers
- Ringwood is the lower entry point at $1,002,500 median, 6% 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1063).
Heathmont vs Ringwood: common questions
Is Heathmont or Ringwood cheaper to buy in?
Ringwood has the lower median house price at $1,002,500, roughly 6% below Heathmont ($1,065,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Heathmont or Ringwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ringwood scores 1082 vs 1063 in Heathmont. 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, Heathmont or Ringwood?
Ringwood scores 100/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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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