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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee had a population of 18,251 as of August 2025. This figure shows an increase of 60 people from the 2021 Census total of 18,191, reflecting a growth rate of 0.3%. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 18,222 in June 2024 and an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,369 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver for this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on current demographic trends, Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee is expected to grow by approximately 7% between 2025 and 2041, adding around 1,312 persons to its population during this 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 61 new homes approved annually. Development approval data from the ABS is on a financial year basis, totalling 307 approvals between FY21 and FY25, with no recorded approvals yet in FY26. The population decline during this period suggests that new supply has kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice. Developments have an average expected construction cost of $965,000, indicating focus on the premium market.

In FY26, there have been $137.0 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Wahroonga East - Warrawee has 13.0% lower construction activity per person, ranking at the 71st percentile nationally but showing acceleration in recent years. The area's maturity and possible planning constraints contribute to its below-average national building activity level. New building activity consists of 52.0% detached houses and 48.0% attached dwellings, with an increasing mix providing diverse housing options from family homes to compact living. This shift reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles.

With around 226 people per dwelling approval, Wahroonga East - Warrawee is a low-density area. Future projections indicate an addition of 1,283 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially exceeding current forecast growth.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 32 projects likely impacting 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. Below is a list of projects most relevant to the area.

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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. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 4.1%, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Of its 9,389 residents in work, many are employed in professional & technical (1.6 times the regional level), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance industries. The construction industry has limited presence with only 5.0% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.3%, while employment decreased by 2.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%.

State-level data from Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, slightly lower than the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wahroonga's employment mix indicates potential 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

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee had a median income among taxpayers of $63,857. The average income stood at $114,778. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $70,626 (median) and $126,944 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee, between the 86th and 99th percentiles nationally. The $4000+ bracket dominates with 41.7% of residents (7,610 people), differing from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. The district exhibits considerable affluence with 53.2% earning over $3,000 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. In comparison, Sydney metro had 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Wahroonga (East) - Warrawee was 42.5%, similar to that of Sydney metro. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged at 41.1% or rented at 16.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,600, higher than the Sydney metro average of $3,500. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $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 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, composed of 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, aligning with Greater Sydney's 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 significantly higher than national benchmarks. 55.9% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.2% and certificates 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. The area has 13 schools serving 7,339 students and demonstrates exceptional educational performance with an ICSEA score of 1154. There are 8 primary, 1 secondary, and 4 K-12 schools in the area. It functions as an education hub with 40.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 20.6, attracting students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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 operated by a mix of trains and buses. There are 56 different routes servicing these stops.

Together, they facilitate 4033 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 184 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 576 daily trips across all routes, equating to about 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 (14,144 people), compared to 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. There are 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over (3,812 people), with seniors' health outcomes being particularly strong and 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 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 2.5%.

Top ancestry groups are English (24.6%), Australian (18.8%), and Chinese (12.3%), lower than regional averages. South African (1.7% vs 1.6%) and Korean (1.7% vs 2.3%) are overrepresented, while Sri Lankan is underrepresented at 0.6% compared to the region's 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 are particularly prominent, comprising 15.8% of the population, while those aged 25-34 make up only 5.3%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of individuals aged 15-24 has grown from 14.2% to 16.2%, and the 75-84 age group has increased 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 growth 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.