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Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has an estimated 18,353 residents, up 0.9% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee Statistical Area (Lv2) is a prestigious residential district situated 18 kilometres north-northwest from Sydney CBD, celebrated for its tranquil ambiance, lush greenery, and tree-lined avenues lined with elegant homes and scenic gardens. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of the area at approximately 18,353, indicating minimal expansion since the 2021 Census count of 18,191 people. This stable trajectory is informed by the latest ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) alongside validated new addresses incorporated following the Census. Community life is anchored by family households and married couples with children, alongside notable representations of teenagers, individuals aged 15 to 24yo, and middle-aged and elderly cohorts who benefit from active local shopping villages, neighbourhood cafes, and expansive parklands.
Socioeconomic indicators within the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee Statistical Area (Lv2) highlight an affluent and highly educated population supported by standout school performance and strong academic attainment.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee Statistical Area (Lv2) is a prestigious residential district situated 18 kilometres north-northwest from Sydney CBD, celebrated for its tranquil ambiance, lush greenery, and tree-lined avenues lined with elegant homes and scenic gardens. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of the area at approximately 18,353, indicating minimal expansion since the 2021 Census count of 18,191 people. This stable trajectory is informed by the latest ABS Estimated Resident Population (ERP) alongside validated new addresses incorporated following the Census. Community life is anchored by family households and married couples with children, alongside notable representations of teenagers, individuals aged 15 to 24yo, and middle-aged and elderly cohorts who benefit from active local shopping villages, neighbourhood cafes, and expansive parklands.
Socioeconomic indicators within the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee Statistical Area (Lv2) highlight an affluent and highly educated population supported by standout school performance and strong academic attainment.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 16,331 in 2001 and 18,232 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 18,353 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 16.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 41.7%.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for education and the 93rd for health.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is $1,066 a week, up 8.6% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 35% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.3%.
35% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $889 in 2017, $1,341 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $588 in 2017, $802 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cherrywood Avenue, Wahroonga NSW 2076 | $3,830,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 7 Glenwood Close, Wahroonga NSW 2076 | $3,320,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Tamar Place, North Wahroonga NSW 2076 | $2,475,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 74 Browns Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076 | $400,000 | 18 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 79 Carrington Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076 | $3,155,000 | 15 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 116 Campbell Drive, Wahroonga NSW 2076 | $1,842,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 2/14 Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076 | $2,950,000 | 10 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 95 Coonanbarra Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076 | $3,625,000 | 4 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 23/1389 Pacific Highway, Warrawee NSW 2074 | $645,000 | 1 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 4 Braeside Street, Wahroonga NSW 2076 | $3,500,000 | 31 Aug 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 5 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 23 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $2,427,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,066 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +8.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $2.88m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $965k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $2,427,500 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 5 Jun 2026 to 23 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,341 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +10.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $802 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 2.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Ku-ring-gai | $965 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Ku-ring-gai, over 12 months | +9.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, NSW | $715 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, NSW, over 12 months | +5.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 179 tracked applications: 65 approved, 36 under assessment, 78 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 10 projects in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee (1 under construction) and 138 more in the surrounding area.
Stage 1 of the $1.5 billion Wahroonga Estate masterplan, delivering 128 premium apartments across three six-storey buildings on the 66-hectare Seventh-day Adventist Church precinct.
Ku-ring-gai Council stormwater drainage upgrade along Railway Avenue between Redleaf Avenue and Millewa Avenue in Wahroonga. The works involve constructing new underground drainage pipes, culverts, and pit structures to mitigate local overland flow and street flooding risk.
Multi-residential apartment and townhouse development situated at 185 Fox Valley Road within the broader Wahroonga Estate redevelopment precinct. The project delivers modern medium-density residential housing integrating basement parking, resident amenities, and dedicated landscaped bushland buffer corridors.
Ku-ring-gai Council is preparing the first stage of upgrades to Braeside Street in Wahroonga (between Eastern Road and Westbrook Avenue). Works include new drainage infrastructure, kerb and gutter construction, pavement rehabilitation and targeted tree management with replanting.
Major hospital redevelopment delivering new 12-storey Clinical Services Building (Clark Tower), 5-storey car park, and expanded facilities. Largest redevelopment in the hospital's history, enhancing health services for Upper North Shore community.
The project involves the demolition of existing hospital building and kiosk and the construction of two buildings up to five-storeys, including 57 self-contained units, 12 aged-care beds, and 18 palliative care beds.
42 luxury apartments with 3 or 4 bedrooms, featuring oversized balconies, personal yoga studios, home cinemas, and wine tasting rooms, designed with house-like proportions in Turramurra.
A boutique collection of 37 luxury apartments featuring 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments with spacious floorplans. Located 600m from Turramurra Station, Finlay House offers a blend of modern architecture and timeless heritage, set among Turramurra's green estates.
A 13-storey, 104-apartment tower in Sydney's lower north shore, designed by PTW Architecture, aimed at enhancing the St Leonards south precinct.
Ku-ring-gai Council and Coles staged redevelopment of the Turramurra Community Hub precinct on Ray Street. Restructured from the original masterplan to focus on retail, residential, and community domain improvements to manage project delivery without excessive density.
Hornsby Park is the transformation of the former Hornsby Quarry, a 60-hectare site on Quarry Road in Hornsby, into a regional bush parkland, led by Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 opened in late March 2026, including the Crusher Plant Precinct, the Southern Lookout and upgraded Heritage Steps.
A 180-apartment masterplanned estate developed by Capital Corporation, featuring four buildings with apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms.
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Estimated completion year of the 82 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 4, 2026 27, 2027 27, 2028 14, 2029 6, 2030 2, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 1, 2036 1. 19 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 179 substantial development applications lodged in and around Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee over the past 5 years, 147 in the last 12 months; 36 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 5, 2022 4, 2023 8, 2024 8, 2025 9, 2026 (to Oct) 145.
Key application 163 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga Multi-Resi | $56m | 178 dwellings Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 179 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 147 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 4.5 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 57th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 83 | ABS building approvals | 75th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 65 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 36 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 include: The Residences at Wahroonga Estate (Construction); Braeside Street Road Upgrade (Planning); Turramurra Community Hub Redevelopment (Planning); Finlay House (Construction); and The Gilroy (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Communities, among others.
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee when compared nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 area has seen 297 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2's current population of 18,353 has been supported by 83 approvals on average over recent years.
The Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 has seen 4.5 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 123 people in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 83, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 has seen 413 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,353 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +0.9% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,377 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 58th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 18,191 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 162 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 13.33 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 was estimated to be approximately 18,353 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 18,232 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The wahroonga (east) - warrawee sa2 has added approximately 162 people and shown a 0.89% increase from the 18,191 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is estimated at 1,377 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.1% per annum.
Population growth in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (100.0%), Natural increase (0.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 100.0% of overall population gains.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 70th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 22.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 45.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 43 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 16.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 5.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 15.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 at 43 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 43 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 43 years as at August 2026, Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is 6 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 5 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 15 - 24 group, making up 16.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 5.6% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (3.5% vs 2.1%) and 75-84 year-olds (7.8% vs 5.3%). The most under-represented age groups are 25-34 year-olds (5.6% vs 16.2%) and 0-4 year-olds (3.3% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.2% of the population in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 20.5% of the population in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 88% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $69,800 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $119,438 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $3,233 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,108 | 2021 Census, weekly | 86th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 53.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,663 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 11.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is approximately $74,253. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $69,800.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is approximately $127,058. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $119,438.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is approximately $74,253 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $69,800 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is approximately $127,058 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $119,438 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2's households (~41.7% / 2,471 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is the $4000+ group, representing about 41.7% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is $3,233/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is $3,663/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is $1,108/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $69,800 with the average level standing at $119,438. This is exceptionally high nationally and compares to levels of $63,183 and $86,684 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $74,253 (median) and $127,058 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is $12,068 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The wahroonga (east) - warrawee sa2's disposable income is $12,068 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has been broadly consistent with national averages.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 63.0% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 9,153 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 17,123 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 9,460 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 has approximately 9,153 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.2%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 stands at 3.2%, which is 0.9 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (17.9% of employment), health care & social assistance (16.9%), and finance & insurance (11.2%). Other significant employers include education & training and retail trade.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is 63.0%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This healthy participation rate reflects good employment opportunities and workforce engagement. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The wahroonga (east) - warrawee sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 17.9% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The wahroonga (east) - warrawee sa2's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 4% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 34.4% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 17.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 55.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 8.3% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.8% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 25.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 33.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 51st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
55.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
25.7% of people aged 15 and over in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The wahroonga (east) - warrawee sa2 ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (34.4%), Postgraduate (17.7%), Advanced Diploma (10.2%).
33.5% of the population in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 10.2% in primary school, 10.7% in secondary school, 8.2% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is 1154, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 13 schools within the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 7,339 students.
The wahroonga (east) - warrawee sa2 includes 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 combined schools.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 15.0% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 48.1% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.4% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 5,932 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,985 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 83.9% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.6 per family | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 had 5,932 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has remained relatively stable to an estimated 5,985 households today.
The average household size in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 83.9% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (15.0%), group households (1.0%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,977 family households, couples with children account for 48.1% of all households, couples without children at home 26.4%, and single parent families 8.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 83.9% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 15.0% compared to 23.2% in Greater Sydney. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 have an average of 1.6 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 60.7% of the adult population are currently married, while 27.3% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 15.0% of all households in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2, notably lower than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.0% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 39.0% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 28.0% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 72.0% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 86.3% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 61.0% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee scores quite highly on cultural diversity, with 28.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.0% born overseas.
The main religion in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee was found to be Christianity, which makes up 52.7% of people in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee are English, comprising 24.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 18.8% of the population, and Chinese, comprising 12.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South African is notably overrepresented at 1.7% of Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Korean at 1.7% (vs 1.1%) and Sri Lankan at 0.6% (vs 0.3%).
39.0% of the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
28.0% of the population in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.3% of the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
86.3% of the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 16.4% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 42.5% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 75.1% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,600 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 99th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.1% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $650 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 44th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 25.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 65th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2, 42.5% of homes are owned outright, 41.1% are owned with a mortgage, and 16.4% are rented.
According to the latest data, 75.1% of dwellings in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 are houses.
In the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2, 20.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 4.5% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 stands at 42.5%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is $3,600, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is $1,941, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 25.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 25.7% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 20.1% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 consists of 75.1% detached houses, 4.5% semi-detached dwellings, 20.5% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee consumes approximately 13.9% of median household income ($13,999 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee show attached dwellings contributing 77% of approvals compared to 25% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 23% of applications versus 75% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 77.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 96th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 74.1% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 82.2% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
Around 77.3% of people in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2, 4.4% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.3% of people in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.0% of the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.9% of people in the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2, 77.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 69 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 69th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 131 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 3,949 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 69th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 140 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 53 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.6 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 61.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 131 public transport stops within the Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2.
The Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 has 3,949 weekly trips across 53 routes, averaging 564 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 184 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 420 m away and the nearest school 599 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 131 stops nearby, 3,949 weekly trips, access rating 69 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 80 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 80th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 420 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 599 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 676 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 697 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 746 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 766 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 6 long day care centres with 508 places in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, about 1.2 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee when compared nationally.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's sought-after property market has recorded 335 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 99% residential, 1% commercial and 1% vacant land transactions.
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 median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 88% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment performance in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has been broadly consistent with national averages.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 4% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has an estimated 18,353 residents, up 0.9% since the 2021 Census, with 10 projects tracked in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (121031412). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
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