Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
Statistical Area - sa2

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's population is approximately 18,251 as of Aug 2025. This figure shows an increase of 60 people from the 2021 Census total of 18,191, representing a growth rate of 0.3%. The estimated resident population of 18,222 in June 2024 and an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date support this increase. This results in a population density ratio of 1,369 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver behind recent population growth in the area.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on current demographic trends, the area is expected to experience population growth close to the national median statistical areas' average, with an anticipated increase of 1,312 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 7.0% over the 17-year period.

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 80 new home approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 401 approvals from FY20 to FY25, with none recorded in FY26 as of now. Despite population decline over this period, new supply appears to have kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice. Developers focus on the premium market, with average dwelling construction costs at $965,000.

This financial year has seen $137.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wahroonga East-Warrawee shows 15% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 71st percentile nationally, though building activity has increased recently. This level reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 52% detached houses and 48% attached dwellings, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments, providing options across various price points from family homes to more affordable compact living. This shift indicates decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles seeking diverse housing options.

With around 226 people per dwelling approval, the area exhibits low-density characteristics. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,283 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The performance of a local area can significantly influenced by changes made to its infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 32 such projects that are expected to impact the area. Among these key projects are The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, Braeside Street Road Upgrade, Sydney Adventist Hospital Redevelopment, and Hammondcare Hospital And Seniors Housing Development. Below is a list detailing those projects 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 a significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 4.1%.

There are 9,389 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.1% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, 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 5.0% employment compared to 8.6% regionally.

Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, employment decreased by 2.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project 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 growth of approximately 7.7%% over five years and 15.4% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee had median income among taxpayers of $63,857 and average income at $114,778. This places it in the top percentile nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year ended June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $70,626 for median income and $126,944 for average income as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows incomes in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee rank highly nationally between the 86th and 99th percentiles. The $4000+ bracket dominates with 41.7% of residents, unlike Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. With 53.2% earning over $3,000 per week, this indicates significant affluence supporting premium retail and services. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income with residents ranking in 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

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 area's 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee stood at 42.5%, with mortgaged properties at 41.1% and rented ones at 16.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,500. Median weekly rent in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 16.1%, consisting of 15.0% lone person households and 1.0% group households. The median household size is 2.9 people, which corresponds to the Greater Sydney average.

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

Educational attainment in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 55.9% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 18.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.7% in secondary, 10.2% in primary, and 8.2% in tertiary. Thirteen schools serve 7,339 students. Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has an ICSEA score of 1154, indicating high advantage. Schools include eight primaries, one secondary, four K-12s. The area offers 40.2 school places per 100 residents, above the regional average of 20.7.

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

Public transport analysis indicates that as of April 2018, there are 124 active transport stops operating within Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, totaling 56 individual routes. Collectively, these routes provide 4,033 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 184 meters to the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 576 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

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 in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, with 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, which consists of 14,144 people. This compares to 79.6% across Greater Sydney, and is significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area 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 76.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which amounts to 3,812 people. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wahroonga East-Warrawee has notable cultural diversity, with 28.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.0% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion here, at 52.7%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, at 0.6% versus 2.5%.

Top ancestry groups are English (24.6%), Australian (18.8%), and Chinese (12.3%), which is lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: South African at 1.7% versus 1.6%, Korean at 1.7% versus 2.3%, and Sri Lankan at 0.6% versus 0.4%.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 years are particularly prominent, making up 15.8% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 5.3%. Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 14.2% to 16.2%, and the proportion of those aged 75-84 has risen from 6.9% to 8.0%. Conversely, the proportion of individuals aged 25-34 has decreased from 6.4% to 5.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's age structure. The number of individuals aged 85 and above is projected to grow exceptionally, increasing by 809 people to a total of 1,476, which represents a 122% expansion from the previous figure of 666. Notably, combined age groups of 65 years and above are expected to account for 91% of the total population growth in the area, reflecting its aging demographic profile. Conversely, populations aged 25-34 and 0-4 years are anticipated to experience declines.