Ringwood
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Ringwood, VIC 3134.
About Ringwood
Welcome to Ringwood
Ringwood sits in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs, roughly 24 kilometres from the CBD, and has long served as the commercial and transport hub for the region. It's the kind of place that combines the convenience of a major retail and rail centre with the leafier, quieter feel of surrounding pockets like Park Orchards and Heathmont, making it hard to pin down as any one type of suburb.
With a population of 19,144 and a median age of 38, Ringwood attracts a broad mix of residents — young professionals after easy train access into the city, families drawn to the local schools, and downsizers keen on apartment living close to shops and services. Its position between Mitcham, Croydon South, Ringwood East and Heathmont also means it functions as a natural meeting point for the wider eastern suburbs community.
Lifestyle & dining
Ringwood's town centre has been reshaped over the past decade or so, anchored by Eastland, one of Melbourne's larger shopping and dining precincts, which draws people from well beyond the suburb itself. Around it, a mix of cafés, casual dining and takeaway options cater to the daily rhythm of commuters and shoppers alike, while nearby Heathmont and Ringwood East offer smaller, quieter strips for those after a more low-key coffee run.
The surrounding Yarra Ranges are within easy reach too, so weekend trips to wineries and produce markets in the hills are a genuine drawcard for residents who want proximity to nature without giving up suburban convenience.
Shopping
Eastland is the standout feature of Ringwood's retail scene, offering a full-scale shopping centre experience with major department stores, a cinema and a large supermarket and speciality store offering alongside it. Beyond the centre, Ringwood's main strip retains a village-style stretch of independent shops, which sits comfortably alongside the bigger-box retail nearby.
For those wanting a change of pace, Mitcham and Croydon South both offer smaller local shopping strips a short drive away, rounding out the everyday retail options available to Ringwood residents.
Getting around
Ringwood railway station is a major interchange on Melbourne's rail network, serving the Belgrave and Lilydale lines and giving residents a direct run into the CBD without changing trains. The station also connects with bus routes fanning out to Park Orchards, Heathmont and beyond, making car-free commuting a realistic option for many.
For drivers, the suburb sits close to the Maroondah Highway and Eastlink, providing straightforward access both into the city and out towards the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
Schools & families
Families have a solid spread of options in and around Ringwood. Kalinda Primary School and Mullum Primary School serve the government primary sector, while Our Lady of Perpetual Help School caters to the Catholic system. Secondary options include Aquinas College and the well-regarded Yarra Valley Grammar, and the Indie School Ringwood Campus adds an alternative senior schooling pathway to the mix.
With parks, schools and the Eastland precinct all within a short drive or walk, it's a suburb that tends to suit families wanting things close at hand rather than spread across the wider region.
The property market
Ringwood's median house price currently sits at $973,000, having grown 5.7% recently — a solid result for a suburb this well serviced by transport and retail. Units and apartments offer a notably more accessible entry point, with a median of $597,000, while the median rent across the suburb is $655 per week.
Current listings reflect a fairly varied dwelling mix: houses account for 43% of stock, apartments and units 33%, townhouses 19% and land 5%. That spread gives buyers genuine choice, from established family homes to newer townhouse developments and apartment living close to the station and Eastland — a flexibility that's increasingly rare this close to a major transport hub.
Market snapshot
Ringwood property market
Median sale price
$973k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$655
per week
Gross rental yield
3.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$776k
Median
$973k
Premium
$1.35m
Days on market
33
Auction clearance
72%
Sold this year
121
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth -0.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Ringwood by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Ringwood, VIC 3134.
Population
19,144
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,654
median, per week
Median rent
$381
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Ringwood
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Indie School Wodonga - Indie School Ringwood Campus
St Mary’s College for the Deaf – Ringwood Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Ringwood
$830k
11 Larissa Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
45 Oliver Street
Sold ~July 2026
$595k
3/332 Maroondah Highway
Sold ~July 2026
$777k
5/20 Wilana Street
Sold ~July 2026
$620k
201/7 Bardia Street
Sold ~July 2026
$605k
3/3-5 Heatherbrae Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$274k
Unit 16/74 Warrandyte Road
Sold ~July 2026
$760k
19 Hillcrest Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Ringwood suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Ringwood?
The median unit price in Ringwood, VIC is $597k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 7.4%.
How much is rent in Ringwood?
The median weekly rent in Ringwood is around $540 per week.
Is Ringwood a good place to live?
Ringwood is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km (16 mi) east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Maroondah local government area. Ringwood is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 19,144 and 9 schools in the area.
What is the population of Ringwood?
Ringwood has a population of 19,144 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Ringwood?
There are 9 schools in or near Ringwood, including Yarra Valley Grammar, Kalinda Primary School and Mullum Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Ringwood?
Properties in Ringwood take around 22 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 71%.
How much do you need to buy in Ringwood?
Entry-level properties in Ringwood start around $442k, while premium homes reach $750k.
What suburbs are near Ringwood?
Suburbs near Ringwood include Ringwood East, Mitcham, Heathmont, Park Orchards and Croydon South.
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