Moving to Ringwood East (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Ringwood East in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Ringwood East at a Glance
| Need | Ringwood East |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 9 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 18 |
| Medical | 4 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 1 |
Your First Week in Ringwood East
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Ringwood East has 4 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| East Ringwood Clinic | 110 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East | +61 3 9870 4455 |
| Maroondah Hospital | 1-15 Davey Drive, Ringwood East | +61 3 8804 9999 |
| Ringwood Private Hospital | 36 Mount Dandenong Road, Ringwood East | +61 3 8804 4000 |
| Maroondah Breastscreen | — | — |
Pharmacies: National Pharmacies
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Ringwood East has 0 restaurants and 9 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- The Younger Brother — 6 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East
- Leaf & Vine — 34 Panfield Avenue, Ringwood
- Th!nk.cafe. — 80B Railway Avenue, Ringwood East
- Oliru Cafe — 60 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Ringwood East.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Ringwood East has 18 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Ringwood Lake Park
- Gracedale Park
- AFB Long Reserve
- Wieland Reserve
- East Ringwood Reserve
- Herman Pump Reserve
If You Have Kids
Ringwood East has 8 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Ringwood Secondary College | 55A Bedford Road, Ringwood |
| Tinternvale Primary School | 19 Tintern Avenue |
| Eastwood Primary School | 49A Alexandra Road, Ringwood East |
| Tintern Grammar | 90 Alexandra Road |
| Mullum Primary School | 18 Panfield Avenue, Ringwood |
Cost of Living in Ringwood East
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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