Mullum Primary School

Ringwood is a middle-income, family-oriented suburb with a median age of 38 years and a median weekly household income of $1,654 citation:2021 Ringwood (Vic.), Census All persons QuickStats. The suburb has a balanced mix of families and singles, with 5,078 families and an average household size of 2.4 people citation:2021 Ringwood (Vic.), Census All persons QuickStats. The workforce is largely white-collar, with a high proportion of residents holding Year 12 or equivalent qualifications (74.4%) citation:Ringwood VIC — Population, Median Income, Rent & Demographics (2026).

While 78.5% of Ringwood residents were born in Australia, the most common overseas country of birth is China, accounting for 8.1% of the population citation:Ringwood VIC — Population, Median Income, Rent & Demographics (2026). Other significant overseas birthplaces include India (4.4%) and England (4.0%) citation:Ringwood VIC — Population, Median Income, Rent & Demographics (2026).

Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) at Mullum Primary School is provided by Camp Australia, operating from 6:30 am to 8:45 am on weekday mornings for before-school care citation:Camp Australia - Mullum Primary School OSHC; after-school care hours are not specified in the provided sources. The service also offers pupil free day care and school holiday programs citation:Mullum Primary School | Camp Australia.

Mullum Primary School offers a named **Band Program** where students learn brass or woodwind instruments and perform at local and school events citation:Mullum Primary School. Students in grades 4-6 can participate in the **Victorian State School Spectacular Mass Choir**, performing at John Cain Arena annually citation:Extra-Curricular Activities. The school also runs a **Buddy Program** pairing Foundation and Grade 5/6 students for mentoring and play citation:School Captains' Welcome.

Ringwood is a vibrant, family-friendly suburb anchored by the large **Eastland Shopping Centre**, which houses a range of retailers and dining options. For specialty groceries, families can visit **Soon Lee Asian Grocery** at 103 Maroondah Highway for a wide selection of Asian products citation:Soon Lee Asian Grocery - Supermarket, or **Crown Asian Supermarket** within Eastland Shopping Centre for authentic Asian groceries citation:CROWN ASIAN GROCERY in Eastland Shopping Centre. Additionally, **East Meets West Indian Groceries & Cafe** at 40 Wantirna Road offers Indian spices, snacks, and fresh samosas citation:Indian Grocery Stores Ringwood, VIC.

For a quick, family-friendly meal, **Thai Ute Restaurant** (Ringwood East) offers authentic Thai cuisine for takeaway or delivery citation:Takeaway & Delivery in Ringwood East, VIC 3135. **Indians Again Restaurant** (Ringwood East) provides Indian dishes, including curries and naan, for takeaway citation:Takeaway & Delivery in Ringwood East, VIC 3135. **The Groove Train** at Eastland Shopping Centre offers a lively, casual setting with a varied menu suitable for all ages citation:The 10 Best Restaurants Near Me in Ringwood, Melbourne | OpenTable.

**Kip McGrath Ringwood**, located at 2 Murray Place, offers specialist tutoring in English and maths for primary and secondary students, with in-centre and online options citation:KMEC Ringwood Tuition Centre | Kip McGrath. **NRICH Learning**, based at Ringwood Secondary School (55 Bedford Road), provides small-group tutoring in English and maths from Prep to VCE, led by the founder and principal citation:Ringwood Centre - NRICH Learning.

Ringwood is served by the **Lilydale and Belgrave train lines** via **Ringwood Station**, with direct trains to Flinders Street Station departing every 15 minutes citation:Ringwood Station to Flinders Street Station. The typical one-way train journey to Melbourne's CBD takes **42 minutes** citation:Ringwood Station to Flinders Street Station. By car, the drive to Flinders Street Station takes approximately 26 minutes citation:Ringwood to Flinders Street Station.