Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's population is around 18,271 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 80 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,191 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,222 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,370 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on demographic trends and latest annual ERP population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 1,312 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 6.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Wahroonga East-Warrawee has seen approximately 61 new home approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 307 homes. As of FY26139 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas. The average construction cost value for new homes is $830,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

In FY26, $137.0 million in commercial development approvals were recorded, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wahroonga East-Warrawee has 13.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks at the 71st percentile nationally. Recent construction comprises 52.0% detached houses and 48.0% medium-high density housing, marking a shift from the current 75.0% houses. This area has around 226 people per dwelling approval, indicating low-density characteristics. By 2041, Wahroonga East-Warrawee is projected to add 1,263 residents.

At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, benefiting buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that may impact the area. Notable ones include The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, Braeside Street Road Upgrade, Sydney Adventist Hospital Redevelopment, and Hammondcare Hospital And Seniors Housing Development. Below is a list of those likely to be most relevant.

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Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. As of September 2025, there are 9,101 residents employed, an unemployment rate of 4.3%, and workforce participation stands at 63.1%.

A high proportion of residents work from home, with 61.3% doing so according to Census responses. Major employment industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Construction has limited presence, with only 5.0% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 8.6%.

Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.1%, while employment decreased by 1.7%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and unemployment rise by only 0.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $66,775 and an average level of $116,710. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $72,691 (median) and $127,051 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes rank highly in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, between the 86th and 98th percentiles nationally. The $4000+ bracket dominates with 41.7% of residents (7,619 people), differing from Sydney's metropolitan region where the $1500 - $2999 category predominates at 30.9%. The district shows considerable affluence with 53.2% earning over $3000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 98th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.1% houses and 25.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee stood at 42.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.1%) or rented (16.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,600, which is higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee was recorded at $650, compared to Sydney's $470. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the area were significantly higher at $3,600 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 83.9% of all households, including 48.1% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 8.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. As of the latest data, 55.9% hold university qualifications, which is significantly higher than the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. This indicates a substantial educational advantage for the area, positioning it strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%.

Vocational pathways account for 18.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.2% and certificates 8.3%. Educational participation is also notably high in the area, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in secondary education, 10.2% in primary education, and 8.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has 131 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 54 routes providing 4696 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 184 meters to the nearest stop. Most commuters travel outward from this predominantly residential area. Cars dominate as the primary mode of transport at 81%, followed by trains at 10% and walking at 5%. The average vehicle ownership is 1.6 per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 61.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 670 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results for Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 78% of the total population of 14,342 people, compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.4 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A total of 74.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 21.5% of residents aged 65 and over (3,928 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wahroonga East-Warrawee has high cultural diversity, with 28.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.0% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 52.7%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

Top ancestry groups are English (24.6%), Australian (18.8%), and Chinese (12.3%). Notably, South African (1.7% vs regional 0.5%), Korean (1.7% vs 1.1%), and Sri Lankan (0.6% vs 0.3%) groups are overrepresented.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 are particularly prominent, comprising 15.7% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up only 5.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 14.2% to 16.4%, and the 75-84 age group has risen from 6.9% to 8.4%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has declined from 12.4% to 11.1%, and the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 6.4% to 5.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 781 people (113%) from 694 to 1,476. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 91% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25-34 and 15-24 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.