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VIC · Maroondah Council

Ringwood North, VIC, 3134

Current weather

11.8°CRain showers

89% humidity · 21.3 km/h wind · 15.2° / 10° today · 6.6 mm rain

Desirability index

97.1/100

#10 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Ringwood North is a mid-sized suburb in the Maroondah area, home to around 9,964 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 313 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+33%), roughly 31.4 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 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
9,964
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,335
Dwelling vacancy
4.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
151 of 3,567
Median monthly mortgage
$2,200
Employment rate
63.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
176 / 30 / 27

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)
313
Against the person
29
Against property
211
Rate per 1,000 residents
31.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 344 residents
State safety percentile
25.4th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+32.6%

Most common offence types

  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary22
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle68
  • B49 Other Theft25
  • C32 Drug Possession28
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order23

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,104
  • Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary
  • Ringwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Ringwood North Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

61 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Craig Rd/Glenvale Rd
  • Lookover Rd/Glenvale Rd
  • Panorama Ave/Felix Cres
  • Timbertop Rd/Montalbo Rd
  • Werac Dr/Felix Cres

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

166 planning-related records

2021· 57 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Amendment to endorsed plans to construct a retaining wall on the southern side of Dwelling 2
    15 LINDEN ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Lapsed
  • Remove 6 trees or more
    19 FELIX CRESCENT RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Lapsed
  • To use part of the car wash as a hand car wash and to install shade sails
    179 WARRANDYTE ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the endorsed plans
    22A OLD WARRANDYTE ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    60 LOCKHART ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    12 LESLIE GROVE RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Remove 1 tree
    78 KUBIS DRIVE RINGWOOD NORTH 3134No permit required
  • Construction of a Shed
    23 QUAMBY ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134No permit required
  • Remove 1 tree
    114 GLENVALE ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    24 UNSWORTH ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Written Consent under Section 173 Agreement AM082209K to build a swimming pool outside of the building envelope on Lot 3 of PS719078D
    1 JARRAH COURT RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    12 TAMAR STREET RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 5 trees
    11 CONIFER COURT RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Removal of 3 trees located in the rear open space area of Unit 6
    226A WARRANDYTE ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    69 WONGA ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Remove 2 trees
    29 HYGEIA PARADE RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following approved development)
    15 LINDEN ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    2 HEATHER COURT RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Lapsed
  • Removal of existing outbuilding and construction of new shed within 4 metres of rear site boundary
    14 Aurum CrescentNo permit required
  • Remove 1 tree
    19 Rudolf CourtNo permit required
  • Single storey addition
    205-207 WARRANDYTE ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Lapsed

  • May 2021

  • Amend siting and layout of the rear dwelling (at 25A Wonga Road) from double-storey to single-storey including relevant changes to preamble and conditions of the permit
    25 WONGA ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (following an approved development)
    1 Cone ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    44 Werac DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of 2 new double storey dwellings
    41 GOLDSMITH AVENUE RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Withdrawn
  • Remove 1 tree
    3 Maurine CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Lop or Remove 1 tree
    18 Lockhart RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of 4 trees
    46 Werac DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Remove 1 tree
    10 Hamilton DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    36 Werac DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    66 Loughnan RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment to the landscape plan
    85 Wonga RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    31 Through RoadWithdrawn
  • Construction of four offices (as of right uses) above the existing car park and associated car parking reduction
    170-172 WARRANDYTE ROAD RINGWOOD NORTH 3134NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into 2 lots (re alighnment of common title boundary between Lot 18 LP57659 and Lot 5 PS 304873)
    21 Rosebank AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 2 trees
    18 Lockhart RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Remove 1 tree
    200 Oban RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 5 lots following approved development
    21 Rosebank AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling
    8 Panorama AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for the construction of a shed associated with the existing dwelling
    2 D'ASSISI COURT RINGWOOD NORTH 3134Lapsed
2020· 109 proposals

109 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

127 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • IGA LiquorAlcohol

    204 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North

  • atmxATM
  • Bakers DelightBakery

    14 Oban Road, Ringwood North

  • Bbq (2)
  • Enliven Skin and WellnessBeauty salon

    2 Arcadia Close, Ringwood North

  • Bench (16)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • 18 Rosebank AveBus stop
  • 668 Ringwood-Warrandyte RdBus stop
  • Arcadia Cl/Oban RdBus stop

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

18 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Athelstane Drive ReservePark
  • B J Hubbard ReservePark
  • Cielterre Avenue ReservePark
  • Evelyn Road ReservePark
  • Gabriella Court ReservePark
  • Lockhart ReservePark
  • Loughies BushlandPark
  • Mahon ReservePark
  • McAlpin ReservePark
  • Melview ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
8
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Align Orthodontics Pty LtdWarrandyte Roaddentist
  • Australian Clinical LabsWarrandyte Roadsample_collection
  • Australian Laser & Skin ClinicWarrandyte Roadclinic
  • Essential Healing CentreTortice Drivealternative
  • Maroondah Osteopathy & SportscareMilne Placealternative
  • North Ringwood Family PharmacyWarrandyte Roadpharmacy
  • North Ringwood Medical CentreWarrandyte Roadclinic
  • Norwood Physiotherapy ClinicWarrandyte Roadphysiotherapist

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

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

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Ellie V. Pullin PreschoolTortice Drivekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningWarrandyte Roadchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning - RingwoodWarrandyte Roadkindergarten
  • North Ringwood Community Children's CentreWarrandyte Roadchildcare
  • North Ringwood Pre-Schoolkindergarten
  • Pinemont PreschoolHygeia Paradekindergarten
  • kindergartenkindergarten

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.

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
30
Parks (OSM)
26

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

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability index

Desirability score
97.1/100
Cohort rank
#10 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • Ellie V. Pullin PreschoolchildcareTortice Drivekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early LearningchildcareWarrandyte Roadchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning - RingwoodchildcareWarrandyte Roadkindergarten
  • North Ringwood Community Children's CentrechildcareWarrandyte Roadchildcare
  • North Ringwood Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten
  • Pinemont PreschoolchildcareHygeia Paradekindergarten
  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Align Orthodontics Pty LtdhealthWarrandyte Roaddentist
  • Australian Clinical LabshealthWarrandyte Roadsample_collection
  • Australian Laser & Skin ClinichealthWarrandyte Roadclinic

Data sources & freshness

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