Moving to Ringwood (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Ringwood 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 at a Glance
| Need | Ringwood |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 29 |
| Schools | 21 |
| Parks | 59 |
| Medical | 14 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 5 |
Your First Week in Ringwood
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Ringwood has 14 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Myotherapy | — | +61 407 762 228 |
| Myhealth Medical Centre | 175 Maroondah Highway | — |
| 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 |
| Seymour Street Medical & Dental Centre Ringwood | 11 Seymour Street, Ringwood | +61 3 9955 0606 |
Pharmacies: HealthSave, North Ringwood Family Pharmacy, National Pharmacies, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Ringwood has 0 restaurants and 29 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Little Buddy Cafe — 91 Loughnan Road, Ringwood
- The Younger Brother — 6 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East
- Milk+Wine Co. — 196-198 Canterbury Road, Heathmont
- Rubiki — 204-206 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood North
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.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Ringwood has 59 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Dexters Bush
- Ringwood Lake Park
- Bedford Park
- Athelstane Drive Reserve
- Staley Gardens
- Gracedale Park
If You Have Kids
Ringwood has 21 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Ringwood Secondary College | 55A Bedford Road, Ringwood |
| Ringwood North Primary School | 172 Oban Road |
| Marlborough Primary School | 2A Hardy Crescent, Heathmont |
| Aquinas College | 46 Great Ryrie Street, Ringwood |
| Bayswater Secondary College | 14 Orchard Road |
Cost of Living in Ringwood
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/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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