The City of Ringwood was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Melbourne

Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...

, the state capital of Victoria

Victoria (Australia)

Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....

, Australia

Australia

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. The city covered an area of 22.76 square kilometres (8.79 sq mi), and existed from 1924 until 1994.

History

Ringwood was originally part of the Shire of Lillydale

Shire of Lillydale

The Shire of Lillydale was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1856 until 1994....

, which was incorporated as a district on 19 September 1856, and as a Shire in 1872. Ringwood itself was severed and incorporated as a borough in 22 October 1924. It was proclaimed as a city on 19 March 1960.

On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Ringwood was abolished and merged with Croydon

City of Croydon

The City of Croydon was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1961 until 1994.-History:...

 into the newly-created City of Maroondah.

Council meetings were held at the Municipal Offices on Mines Road, Ringwood. It presently serves as the council seat for the City of Maroondah.

Wards

The City of Ringwood was subdivided into three wards, each electing three councillors:

• North Ward
• South Ward
• East Ward

Suburbs

• Heathmont
  Heathmont, Victoria
  Heathmont is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. At the 2006 Census, Heathmont had a population of 8449.-History:...
  
  
• Ringwood
  Ringwood, Victoria
  Ringwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, east of Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah. At the 2006 Census, Ringwood had a population of 15,185....
  
  
• Ringwood East
  Ringwood East, Victoria
  Ringwood East is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah...
  
  
• Ringwood North
  Ringwood North, Victoria
  Ringwood North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maroondah...
  
   (split with City of Doncaster & Templestowe
  City of Doncaster & Templestowe
  The City of Doncaster & Templestowe was a Local Government Area located about east-northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1915 until 1994...
  
  )

Population

Year	Population
1954	12,951
1958	20,600*
1961	24,427
1966	29,131
1971	34,751
1976	37,085
1981	38,665
1986	40,289
1991	40,308

* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.