Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee
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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 18,248 as of Nov 2025. This is an increase of 57 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,191. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 18,222 in June 2024 and 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,368 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using 2021 as the base year are applied. Growth rates by age group are used for all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, a population increase of 1,312 persons is expected, with a total gain of 7.0% 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 FY26, seven approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers while developers focus on premium properties with an average construction cost value of $830,000. This financial year has seen $137.0 million in commercial development approvals, indicating 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 existing patterns (currently 75.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and affordability needs. With around 226 people per dwelling approval, the area exhibits low-density characteristics. Future projections indicate Wahroonga East - Warrawee adding 1,286 residents by 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Future projections show Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee adding 1,286 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 37 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, Braeside Street Road Upgrade, Sydney Adventist Hospital Redevelopment, and Hammondcare Hospital And Seniors Housing Development. The following list details 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 the technology sector being particularly prominent. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 4.1%.

There were 9,389 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate of 0.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area had a particular specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, construction had limited presence with only 5.0% employment compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, while employment decreased by 2.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6% and labour force expand by 2.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee could see local employment growth of approximately 7.7% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the area's current employment mix.

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 the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee had a median income among taxpayers of $63,857. The average income stood at $114,778. Nationally, this places Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee in the top percentile for both median and average incomes. In Greater Sydney, the median income is $56,994 and the average is $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee would be approximately $71,909 for median income and $129,252 for average income as of September 2025. Census 2021 data shows that incomes in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 99th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The majority of residents, 41.7% or 7,609 people, earn over $4,000 per week, which diverges from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. This affluence supports premium retail and service offerings in the district. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income, with strong earnings placing 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 evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 75.1% houses and 25.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares 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 dwellings at 41.1% and rented dwellings at 16.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,600, higher than Sydney metro's average of $3,500. The median weekly rent figure for Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee was $650, compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average 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 comprise the remaining 16.1%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households making up 1.0%. 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 shows significant superiority over broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 55.9% hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 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%, with advanced diplomas making up 10.2% and certificates 8.3%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.7% in secondary, 10.2% in primary, and 8.2% pursuing tertiary education. As of 2021, the area has 13 schools serving 7,339 students, with an ICSEA score of 1154, indicating exceptional educational performance among Australia's most advantaged schools. The educational mix includes 8 primary, 1 secondary, and 4 K-12 schools. With 40.2 school places per 100 residents – significantly above the regional average of 20.6 – Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee functions as an education hub attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

Transport analysis shows 124 active transport stops in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee area, served by a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 56 individual routes, offering 4,033 weekly passenger trips combined. Residential accessibility to public transport is rated excellent, with residents typically living 184 meters from the nearest 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 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, which consists of 14,142 people. This compares to 79.6% across Greater Sydney, and the national average is 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.4 and 6.3% of residents respectively. A total of 74.1% of residents declare themselves as 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 in line 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 a significant level of cultural diversity, with 28.0% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 39.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wahroonga East-Warrawee, comprising 52.7% of the population. However, Judaism stands out as overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, with 0.6% of Wahroonga East-Warrawee's population identifying as such, versus a regional average of 2.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Wahroonga East-Warrawee are English (24.6%), Australian (18.8%), and Chinese (12.3%), which is lower than the regional average of 17.8%. Notably, South African (1.7% vs 1.6%), Korean (1.7% vs 2.3%), and Sri Lankan (0.6% vs 0.4%) ethnic groups are also overrepresented in Wahroonga East-Warrawee compared to regional averages.

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 exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that individuals aged 45-54 make up 15.8% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 5.3%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has increased from 14.2% to 16.2%, while the 75-84 age group has grown 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, from 666 to 1,476, an increase of 122%. 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 0-4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.