Hopefield vs Ringwood

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hopefield (985) sits above Ringwood (984). Ringwood skews owner-occupied (100%), Hopefield runs more rental-dense (61% owner).

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Hopefield and Ringwood side by side

MeasureHopefieldRingwood
Renting
House rent$465/wk$465/wk
Unit rent$305/wk$305/wk
Owner occupied61.0%100.0%
Renter occupied15.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby106
Average ICSEA985984
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population9537
Median age3846
Climate
Annual rainfall518 mm511 mm
Mean max, January32.7°C32.7°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
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
Hopefield edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 984).

Hopefield vs Ringwood: common questions

Does Hopefield or Ringwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hopefield scores 985 vs 984 in Ringwood. 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.