Park Orchards vs Ringwood North
Ringwood North (median $1,182,300) is roughly 42% cheaper to buy into than Park Orchards ($2,039,500).
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Park Orchards and Ringwood North side by side
| Measure | Park Orchards | Ringwood North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,039,500 | $1,182,300 |
| Median unit | $475,200 | $665,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1092 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,835 | 9,964 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 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 North scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Park Orchards (1104) sits above Ringwood North (1092).
- For buyers
- Ringwood North is the lower entry point at $1,182,300 median, 42% 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
- Park Orchards edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1092).
Park Orchards vs Ringwood North: common questions
Is Park Orchards or Ringwood North cheaper to buy in?
Ringwood North has the lower median house price at $1,182,300, roughly 42% below Park Orchards ($2,039,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Park Orchards or Ringwood North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Park Orchards scores 1104 vs 1092 in Ringwood North. 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, Park Orchards or Ringwood North?
Ringwood North scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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