Ringwood East vs Ringwood North
Ringwood East (median $1,050,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Ringwood North ($1,182,300).
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Ringwood East and Ringwood North side by side
| Measure | Ringwood East | Ringwood North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,050,000 | $1,182,300 |
| Median unit | $690,000 | $665,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1051 | 1092 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 6 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,764 | 9,964 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| 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 (8/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ringwood North (1092) sits above Ringwood East (1051). Ringwood North skews owner-occupied (86%), Ringwood East runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
- For buyers
- Ringwood East is the lower entry point at $1,050,000 median, 11% 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 North edges out on average school ICSEA (1092 vs 1051). Ringwood North also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ringwood East vs Ringwood North: common questions
Is Ringwood East or Ringwood North cheaper to buy in?
Ringwood East has the lower median house price at $1,050,000, roughly 11% below Ringwood North ($1,182,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Ringwood East or Ringwood North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ringwood North scores 1092 vs 1051 in Ringwood East. 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, Ringwood East or Ringwood North?
Ringwood East scores 8/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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