Average rent in Ringwood East, VIC — 2026
Ringwood East sits in the Maroondah local government area, 26km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 21,132 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $385/week — above the Victoria state median of $363/week. 25% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$385/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 21,132
- Median age
- 39
- Distance to Melbourne
- 26 km
- Households renting
- 25%
- Separate houses
- 92%
- Flats / apartments
- 2%
- Born overseas
- 25%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Maroondah
ABS 2021
Renting in Ringwood East
Ringwood East runs roughly with the Victoria state median — renters typically pay $385/week, close to the $363/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (73% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 25% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (92%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 39 and a population around 21,132. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 25% of residents were born overseas. Ringwood East is 26km from Melbourne, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.
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