Ringwood East is a suburb of

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, east of Melbourne's

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, located within the

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. Ringwood East recorded a population of 10,764 at the 2021 census. Ringwood East is located in the "Green Belt" of Melbourne, with much of the native vegetation and wildlife preserved in areas such as Wombalono Park and its surrounding suburban streets. Access to high performing public schools, such as

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, as well as renowned private schools

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and Aquinas College, has led to high demand for housing in Ringwood East. The area is now seen as a real life-style option by people who may have previously looked to areas, such as

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and

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, for quality schools. Ringwood East has its own

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which is within the

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Zone 2 fare zone on the

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Maroondah Hospital Maroondah Hospital is a public hospital located in the Melbourne suburb of Ringwood East, Victoria, Australia. Affiliated with Deakin University the hospital provides clinical rotations for students enrolled in years 3 and 4 of the medical stude ...

is also located in Ringwood East, a large public hospital and emergency department serving the surrounding eastern suburbs. Ringwood East Post Office opened around 1902, in what was then a rural area, before the railway station opened in 1925.

Hospitals

Two hospitals serve the Ringwood East community and surrounding areas, providing comprehensive healthcare services:

Maroondah Hospital

A public teaching hospital under Eastern Health, offering emergency care, general and specialist medical services, surgery, critical care, and adult mental health support.

Australian Army barracks

The barracks at 56 Dublin Rd, Ringwood East has long supported the Australian Army through local military facilities and reserve units. The Australian Army Reserve in Ringwood East is part of a broader network of units that support the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Reserve members participate in training and operations, contributing to national defence and emergency response efforts, while also engaging in local community activities. In April 2013, the Minister for Defence and the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence visited the Ringwood Army Reserve base to highlight its strategic importance. The visit emphasized the Reserve's role in providing a flexible military force capable of supporting both domestic and international operations and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing Reserve units across the country. The 31st Army Cadet Unit in Ringwood East provides training in military skills, preparing cadets for potential future service in the Army Reserve or regular Army.

Sporting clubs

East Ringwood Roos

The suburb has an

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football team, the East Ringwood Roos, competing in the Eastern Football League. They are based at the reserve located on the corner of Mount Dandenong Road and Dublin Road but used to play on a field which is now the site of Maroondah Hospital.

East Ringwood Cricket Club

The East Ringwood Cricket Club is a community-based sports club offering cricket programs for all ages and skill levels.

East Ringwood Tennis Club Inc.

The East Ringwood Tennis Club provides facilities for social and competitive tennis. The club runs coaching, competitions, and social events to promote the sport.

Gracedale Park Tennis Club

Gracedale Park Tennis Club is in Ringwood East. It provides both social and competitive play opportunities, as well as coaching for players of all levels.

Education

Combined schools

References

External links

Maroondah City Council
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