Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee

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

As of Nov 2025, Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's population is around 18,248. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,191 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 18,222 as of June 2024 and an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,368 persons per square kilometer, 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations 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 7.0% 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 homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 307 homes. As of FY26137 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has remained adequate relative to other areas. The average expected construction cost for new homes is $830,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

In FY26, $137.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wahroonga East-Warrawee shows 13.0% lower construction activity per person but ranks among the 71st percentile nationally, with building activity accelerating recently. Recent construction comprises 52.0% detached houses and 48.0% medium-high density housing, marking a shift from the current 75.0% houses, suggesting decreasing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With around 226 people per dwelling approval, it indicates low-density characteristics. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,286 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects likely to impact this area. Notable projects 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 most relevant projects.

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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 notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 is 4.3%.

In this period, 9,101 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.1% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction has limited presence with only 5.0% of employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Over the year ending September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.1%, but employment decreased by 1.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.1% and labour force expand by 2.4%, with unemployment rising by only 0.2%. State-level data from NSW as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, lower than the national average of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wahroonga East - Warrawee's employment mix suggests local employment should grow 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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $63,857 and an average of $114,778. These figures place the area in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's levels of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on 12.61% growth since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $71,909 (median) and $129,252 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 86th and 98th percentiles nationally. The area has a significant proportion of residents earning over $4,000 per week, with 53.2% supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income, while strong earnings place residents 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

In Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, as per the latest Census evaluation, 75.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 25.0% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan areas' 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee stood at 42.5%, mirroring the Sydney metro average, with mortgaged properties at 41.1% and rented dwellings at 16.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,600, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $3,500. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent was $650, compared to Sydney's $630. Nationally, Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 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% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, which aligns with 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 is notable with 55.9% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational pathways account for 18.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas at 10.2% and certificates at 8.3%. Educational participation is high 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 124 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stops, served by 56 different routes. The total weekly passenger trips across these routes is 4033.

Residents have excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 184 meters to the nearest stop. There are approximately 576 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 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 for 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 14,142 people. This compares to a rate of 79.6% across Greater Sydney, and a 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. In this area, 20.9% of residents are aged 65 and over, totalling 3,812 people. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 scores high in cultural diversity with 28.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home, as of 2016 Census data. Additionally, 39.0% of the population was born overseas during this period. Christianity is the main religion in Wahroonga East-Warrawee, comprising 52.7% of people, according to the 2016 Census.

However, Judaism is overrepresented at 0.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 2.5%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (24.6%), Australian (18.8%), and Chinese (12.3%). Notably, South African ancestry is overrepresented at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 1.6%, while Korean ancestry is underrepresented at 1.7% versus 2.3%. Sri Lankan ancestry is also underrepresented at 0.6% compared to the region's 0.4%.

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

The median age in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 are most prominent at 15.8%, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 5.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 14.2% to 16.2%, and the 75-84 cohort has risen from 6.9% to 8.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 6.4% to 5.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 809 people, increasing from 666 to 1,476, a rise of 122%. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 91% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.