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VIC · Maroondah Council

Ringwood, 3134

Current weather

9.9°CLight drizzle

92% humidity · 22 km/h wind · 11.5° / 9.2° today · 8.1 mm rain

Desirability score

65.6/100

336th in Australia

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ringwood (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Maroondah area, home to around 19,144 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 3,944 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+10%), roughly 206.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 7 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, 19 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
19,144
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,654
Dwelling vacancy
9.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
817 of 8,426
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Employment rate
61%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
504 / 818 / 991

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
3,944
Against the person
433
Against property
1,900
Rate per 1,000 residents
206
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 44 residents
State safety percentile
91.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+10.2%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle324
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store468
  • B49 Other Theft248
  • C32 Drug Possession296
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions683

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
7
Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
1,064
  • Aquinas CollegeSecondary
  • Kalinda Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mullum Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Norwood Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolPrimary
  • Ringwood Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Yarra Valley GrammarCombined

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

157 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Heatherdale Station
  • Heatherdale Station
  • Ringwood Station
  • Ringwood Station
  • Ringwood Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

19 active roadworks / incidents

  • EastLink activities occurring between 01/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAROONDAH-RINGWOOD OUT RAMP ON, MAROONDAH-EASTLINK IN RAMP ON31 Mar 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
  • EastLink activities occurring between 01/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAROONDAH-EASTLINK IN RAMP ON, MAROONDAH-RINGWOOD OUT RAMP ON31 Mar 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
  • EastLink activities occurring between 01/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.MAROONDAH-EASTLINK IN RAMP ON, MAROONDAH-RINGWOOD OUT RAMP ON31 Mar 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
  • EastLink activities occurring between 01/04/2026 and 30/01/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Nil.MAROONDAH-RINGWOOD OUT RAMP ON, MAROONDAH-EASTLINK IN RAMP ON31 Mar 2026 – 29 Jan 2027
  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/05/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK, MAROONDAH-EASTLINK OUT RAMP ON16 May 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/05/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK, MULLUM MULLUM TUNNEL16 May 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/05/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.EASTLINK IN-MAROONDAH RAMP OF, EASTLINK16 May 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/05/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAROONDAH-EASTLINK OUT RAMP ON, MAROONDAH HIGHWAY16 May 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/05/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HILLCREST AVENUE, MAROONDAH HIGHWAY16 May 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
  • EastLink activities occurring between 17/05/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MAROONDAH-EASTLINK OUT RAMP ON, EASTLINK OUT-MAROONDAH RAMP OF16 May 2025 – 29 Nov 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

425 planning-related records

2021· 40 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Urban Art Management Plan and street furniture layout and design
    110 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    346 CANTERBURY ROAD RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following an approved development)
    6 NOTLEN STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 2 dwellings (1 x double storey and 1 x single storey) and removal of vegetation
    1 NORMAN COURT RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Written consent under Section 173 Agreement AT507878P for construction of a deck within the rear 5 metre building exclusion zone of Lot 12
    12 HORIZON RISE RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    3 CAROLINE STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • To construct and put up for display a floodlit business identification sign
    132 WONGA ROAD RINGWOOD 3134NOD issued by a delegate
  • Remove 1 tree
    15 FREDERIC DRIVE RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Minor amendments to windows for Dwellings 1, 2, 3 and 4
    71 MAIDSTONE STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings and removal of vegetation
    6 MAIDSTONE STREET RINGWOOD 3134NOD issued by a delegate
  • Remove 4 trees
    78 WONGA ROAD RINGWOOD 3134Withdrawn
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following an approved development)
    1 FOREST COURT RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 3 lots (following an approved development)
    39 HEYWOOD STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    1 LADE COURT RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    18 NEW STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to include buildings and works associated with the extension of the Early Learning Centre, relocate an existing portable to a permanent location and modify the Junior Primary School layout and capacity
    84-86 KALINDA ROAD RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    25 TOWERHILL DRIVE RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    134 WONGA ROAD RINGWOOD 3134Withdrawn
  • Remove 1 tree
    3 HUGH STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Minor internal alteration
    26A GREAT RYRIE STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Colour change of the aluminium panels from red to cultured grey brown due to a recladding project and supply of aluminum and OC preference colour
    21 NELSON STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    3A EMERALD STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    4 EVE COURT RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Duplicate - See M 2021 772
    25 LOUGHNAN ROAD RINGWOOD 3134Withdrawn
  • Remove 1 tree
    25 LOUGHNAN ROAD RINGWOOD 3134Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Written consent under Section 173 Agreement AT507878P for the construction of a deck and shed within the rear 5 metre building exclusion zone on Lot 11
    11 HORIZON RISE RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the premises as a gymnasium and display of advertising signs
    152-154 NEW STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 1 single storey dwelling and 2 double storey dwellings and associated vegetation removal
    20 OLIVER STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Front fence and amendment to landscape plan
    134A WARRANDYTE ROAD RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a deck to Unit 3
    45 HEYWOOD STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of carriage way easement
    130 MAROONDAH HIGHWAY RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of two double storey dwellings, subdivision of the land into 2 lots and associated vegetation removal
    58A WONGA ROAD RINGWOOD 3134NOD issued by a delegate
  • Increase the number of practitioners and operating hours
    29 WANTIRNA ROAD RINGWOOD 3134No permit required
  • Remove 1 tree
    12 KENWOOD CRESCENT RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    76-78 OBAN ROAD RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 4 lots (following approved development)
    48 ARLINGTON STREET RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the endorsed plans to construct a verandah roof above the existing deck to Dwelling 2
    74A KALINDA ROAD RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of two dwellings, subdivision of the land into 2 lots, buildings and works for the development of two dwellings, which exceed 40% site coverage and associated vegetation removal.
    17-19 RESERVE ROAD RINGWOOD 3134NOD issued by a delegate
  • Revised internal layouts and windows to all residences
    15 GLEN CAIRN AVENUE RINGWOOD 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots
    2 PANFIELD AVENUE RINGWOOD 3134Refusal issued by a delegate

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

343 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol

    Ringwood

  • First Choice LiquorAlcohol

    Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

  • LiquorlandAlcohol

    171-175 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood

  • LiquorlandAlcohol

    Ringwood

  • TimezoneAmusement Arcade

    171-175 Maroondah Highway

  • Big AntlerAntiques

    158 Maroondah Highway

  • atmxATM
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Baby BuntingBaby Goods
  • Bakers DelightBakery

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

20 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bedford ParkPark
  • Clark Drive ReservePark
  • Gilda Court ReservePark
  • Godbehear ReservePark
  • Greenwood ParkPark
  • Jubilee ParkPark
  • Kitson Street ReservePark
  • Larissa ParkPark
  • Lavender Street ParkPark
  • Linda Drive ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
30
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • A1 Myotherapyclinic
  • Bond Specialists CareBond Streetdoctor
  • Brighter Smiles Family Dental CareRingwood Streetdentist
  • Chemist WarehouseMaroondah Highwaypharmacy
  • Chemist WarehouseMaroondah Highwaypharmacy
  • Civic PharmacyWarrandyte Roadpharmacy
  • ClinicWarrandyte Roadclinic
  • Dorevitch PathologyWarrandyte Roadsample_collection
  • EACH Social And Community ServicesWarrandyte Roadcentre
  • EachMelbourne Streetyes

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • RINGWOOD RAILWAY STATIONNH1587

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

11 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Children's Corner Learning Centre RingwoodWonga Roadkindergarten
  • Choklits Child Carechildcare
  • Greenwood Park KindergartenGreenwood Avenuekindergarten
  • Kids on Mullum Child CareMullum Mullum Roadchildcare
  • Kids on Mullum ChildcareMullum Mullum Roadkindergarten
  • Milestones Early Learning RingwoodMaroondah Highwaykindergarten
  • Norwood PreschoolNotlen Streetkindergarten
  • Ringwood Uniting KindergartenGreenwood Avenuekindergarten
  • Swan Childcare & KindergartenRingwood Streetkindergarten
  • Top Kids Child CareBond Streetkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
47
Parks (OSM)
30

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
65.6/100
National rank
336th in Australia
State rank
101st in VIC
Peer rank
#40 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#73 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime324
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Storecrime468
  • B49 Other Theftcrime248
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime296
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditionscrime683
  • Children's Corner Learning Centre RingwoodchildcareWonga Roadkindergarten
  • Choklits Child Carechildcarechildcare
  • Greenwood Park KindergartenchildcareGreenwood Avenuekindergarten
  • Kids on Mullum Child CarechildcareMullum Mullum Roadchildcare
  • Kids on Mullum ChildcarechildcareMullum Mullum Roadkindergarten

Data sources & freshness

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