Ringwood East

VIC 3135 • Greater Melbourne

10,764
Population (2021)
$44,980
Median Income
4.68 kmΒ²
Area
151m
Elevation
Outer EastTransport AccessAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Ringwood East

Ringwood East is an established outer-eastern suburb 25 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD in Maroondah. Ringwood East station on the Belgrave line provides city access, while proximity to Ringwood's Eastland shopping precinct offers comprehensive amenities. The suburb features post-war homes and newer developments.

The suburb offers affordable eastern livingβ€”access to Eastland's shopping and dining, proximity to the Dandenong Ranges, and genuine suburban character. The community is family-oriented with a mix of established residents and young families. Ringwood East attracts families seeking outer-eastern value with good rail connectivity.

Ringwood East falls under postcode 3135 and is governed by Maroondah Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ringwood (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3135
Urban Area
Maroondah
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.81Β°, 145.25Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.68 kmΒ²
Elevation
151m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,051
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
38 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
10,265
Census 2021
10,764
4.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,724
Income 2021
$44,980
25.9% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,478
Born Overseas 2,954

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 541
  • 2. England 331
  • 3. Myanmar 322
  • 4. India 248
  • 5. Malaysia 154
  • 6. New Zealand 135
  • 7. Iran 87
  • 8. Hong Kong 73
  • 9. Sri Lanka 72
  • 10. Thailand 65
  • 11. Philippines 53
  • 12. South Africa 52
  • 13. United States 44
  • 14. Germany 42
  • 15. Scotland 42

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,754
Australian 3,339
Irish 1,219
Chinese 1,087
Scottish 1,066
German 448
Italian 444
Indian 308
Dutch 295
Greek 172

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,065
Both parents born in Australia
3,895
Both parents born overseas
1,444
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.4%
Christianity
42.0%
Buddhism
2.6%
Hinduism
1.7%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
691 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,370 (12.7%)
15-19 years
563 (5.2%)
20-24 years
601 (5.6%)
25-34 years
1,523 (14.1%)
35-44 years
1,660 (15.4%)
45-54 years
1,435 (13.3%)
55-64 years
1,195 (11.1%)
65-74 years
914 (8.5%)
75-84 years
560 (5.2%)
85+ years
250 (2.3%)

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