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Warnervale - Wadalba has an estimated 23,827 residents, up 18.8% since the 2021 Census, with 45 projects tracked in Warnervale - Wadalba.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 72 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the Warnervale - Wadalba Statistical Area (Lv2) represents an active and growing community in NSW, Australia. As of Aug 2026, the area's population is estimated at approximately 23,827 residents, reflecting a substantial rise of 3,776 people (18.8%) since the 2021 Census recorded 20,051 people. This growth is informed by an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 23,023 reported by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 1,115 Validated New Addresses added post-Census. With demographic expansion placing it in the top 10% of areas nationally, the district is distinguished by strong detached house representation, an above-average household size, and a prominent youth cohort featuring a high proportion of teenagers and residents aged 15 to 24yo within family households and couples with children.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 72 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD, the Warnervale - Wadalba Statistical Area (Lv2) represents an active and growing community in NSW, Australia. As of Aug 2026, the area's population is estimated at approximately 23,827 residents, reflecting a substantial rise of 3,776 people (18.8%) since the 2021 Census recorded 20,051 people. This growth is informed by an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 23,023 reported by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside 1,115 Validated New Addresses added post-Census. With demographic expansion placing it in the top 10% of areas nationally, the district is distinguished by strong detached house representation, an above-average household size, and a prominent youth cohort featuring a high proportion of teenagers and residents aged 15 to 24yo within family households and couples with children.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,524 in 2001 and 23,023 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 23,827 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 15.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 38%.
Warnervale - Wadalba ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for development activity and the 96th for population growth.
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 Warnervale - Wadalba is $818 a week, up 10.1% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 4% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 4.3%.
4% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $543 in 2017, $845 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $362 in 2017, $592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Grasstree Avenue, Woongarrah NSW 2259 | $1,380,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 306/132 Georgia Drive, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259 | $850,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Unit |
| 43 Nigella Circuit, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259 | $812,000 | 7 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 23 Middle Tree Close, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259 | $1,045,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 24 Quarterhorse Parade, Wadalba NSW 2259 | $1,030,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 5 Fairmont Boulevard, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259 | $975,500 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 72 Loretto Way, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259 | $897,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Federation Boulevard, Warnervale NSW 2259 | $930,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 3 River Gum Grove, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259 | $1,005,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 20 Oakmont Place, Woongarrah NSW 2259 | $1,025,000 | 25 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 41 residential sales recorded since 18 Aug 2026 (the latest settled 8 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 41, houses and units together, was $988,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 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 | $818 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +10.1% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 4.3% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $1.01m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $795k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $988,000 | Median of the 41 most recent residential sales, settled 18 Aug 2026 to 8 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $845 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +8.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $592 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 4.4% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Wyong | $630 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wyong, over 12 months | +8.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Central Coast | $655 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Central Coast, over 12 months | +7.7% | 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 |
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Status of the 406 tracked applications: 195 approved, 125 under assessment, 86 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 45 projects in Warnervale - Wadalba (11 under construction) and 61 more in the surrounding area.
Approved modification for construction and operation of Warnervale Shopping Centre within the Parklands Central Coast masterplanned community. The project includes a Woolworths neighbourhood shopping centre with retail, commercial, medical centre and e-commerce facilities, 489 at-grade car parking spaces, earthworks, road works and supporting infrastructure.
Madison Rise is a premium residential estate by Allam Property Group situated on elevated land in Woongarrah, Central Coast. The development features 177 turnkey homes with modern inclusions, located near Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale train station, and the M1 Pacific Motorway. The final stage is scheduled for release in early 2026.
A residential land subdivision located in the Hamlyn Terrace precinct of the Central Coast. The project involves the creation of low-density residential lots designed for family homes, leveraging proximity to the Wyong Hospital and local educational facilities.
A $144 million major upgrade to the Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) on the northern Central Coast, the largest contract ever awarded by Central Coast Council. Delivered by BMD Constructions, the project will increase treatment capacity to service 75,000 Equivalent Persons (EP) with provisions for future expansion to 150,000 EP.
The Warnervale Early Childhood Education Facility is a purpose-built 120-place childcare and early learning centre developed at 144-146 Warnervale Road in Hamlyn Terrace. The development includes modern indoor activity rooms, shaded outdoor nature play gardens, staff training amenities, and dedicated on-grade customer parking.
Multi-stage residential lot subdivision creating approximately 125 residential lots, new internal public access roads, and civil infrastructure. Works include stormwater management upgrades and intersection improvements supported by a formal Voluntary Planning Agreement with the NSW planning authority.
Ridge Park Estate is a masterplanned residential subdivision located in Woongarrah on the NSW Central Coast, delivering 65 residential lots including single-dwelling Torrens title allotments and strata duplex development sites in close proximity to local schools and Warnervale railway station.
Development of a 12,905 sqm neighbourhood shopping precinct featuring a Woolworths supermarket, specialty retail stores, commercial space, 492 car parking spaces, and associated access road infrastructure.
Jensen Rise is a residential land estate comprising 81 residential lots and house-and-land packages, situated in the Central Coast growth corridor with close proximity to Wadalba Community School and village amenities.
The Sanctuary is a masterplanned house and land estate located in Hamlyn Terrace on the NSW Central Coast. The development offers registered residential lots for detached family homes in close proximity to schools, Wyong Hospital, local shops, and the M1 motorway.
Landcorp NSW master-planned residential community at Woongarrah on the NSW Central Coast, offering staged land releases and house and land packages with access to Warnervale Station, the M1 motorway, local schools and parkland.
Hamlyn View Estate is a master planned house and land community on the NSW Central Coast, developed by AVJennings and focused on delivering more than 600 residential lots and completed homes along Sparks Road in Hamlyn Terrace.
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Estimated completion year of the 68 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 11, 2027 17, 2028 20, 2029 7, 2030 4, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 4, 2036 1. 18 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 406 substantial development applications lodged in and around Warnervale - Wadalba over the past 5 years, 337 in the last 12 months; 125 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 5, 2022 18, 2023 12, 2024 24, 2025 14, 2026 (to Oct) 333.
Key application 94 Sparks Road, Hamlyn Terrace Multi-Resi | $37m | 160 dwellings | 2 storeys Withdrawn/Lapsed
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 406 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 337 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 10.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 84th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 211 | ABS building approvals | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 195 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 125 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 include: Cedarwood Estate (Construction); The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace (Construction); Warnervale Town Centre - Woolworths (Approved); Hamlyn View Estate (Construction); and Yeramba Estates Hamlyn Terrace Development (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, and Retail, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 38th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Warnervale - Wadalba higher than 97% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 area has seen 471 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Warnervale - Wadalba SA2's current population of 23,827 has been supported by 211 approvals on average over recent years.
The Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 has seen 10.1 approval 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 96 people in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 211, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 has grown by approximately 3,743 people, while 1,057 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 3.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
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.
Warnervale - Wadalba lies within the top 4% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,827 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +18.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 556 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +3.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +4.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 20,051 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 3,776 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +3.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 42.89 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 was estimated to be approximately 23,827 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 23,023 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The warnervale - wadalba sa2 has added approximately 3,776 people and shown a 18.83% increase from the 20,051 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is estimated at 556 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 4.4% per annum.
Population growth in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is driven by: Interstate migration (71.4%), Overseas migration (17.7%), Natural increase (10.9%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 71.4% of overall population gains.
Warnervale - Wadalba's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 21st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 21.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 27.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 49.4% | 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 | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 6.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 15.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 15.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 14.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 6.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 1.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 at 35 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 35 years as at August 2026, Warnervale - Wadalba is 2 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 3 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 15.3% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 12.6% of the population.
No, the age distribution in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is broadly in line with Greater Sydney.
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 21.9% of the population in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 13.6% of the population in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $57,249 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $67,862 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,022 | 2021 Census, weekly | 66th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $790 | 2021 Census, weekly | 47th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 25.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,168 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 18.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is approximately $60,901. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $57,249.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is approximately $72,192. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $67,862.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is approximately $60,901 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $57,249 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is approximately $72,192 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $67,862 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2's households (~38.0% / 2,402 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 38.0% 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 Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is $2,022/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is $2,168/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is $790/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $57,249 with the average level standing at $67,862. This is lower than average on a national basis 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 $60,901 (median) and $72,192 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is $7,153 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The warnervale - wadalba sa2's disposable income is $7,153 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis places Warnervale - Wadalba well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 67.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 12,055 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 22,224 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 12,471 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 has approximately 12,055 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 stands at 3.3%, which is 0.8 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 Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (19.9% of employment), retail trade (11.9%), and construction (10.7%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and manufacturing.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is 67.9%, 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%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Sydney.
The warnervale - wadalba sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 19.9% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 3 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The warnervale - wadalba 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 experienced 1.1% growth, ranking 19th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational attainment in Warnervale - Wadalba sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 12.0% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 16.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 30.8% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.0% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 40.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 34.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.7% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 12.6% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.2% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
16.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
40.4% of people aged 15 and over in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The warnervale - wadalba sa2 ranks in the 48th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 are: Certificate (30.8%), Bachelor Degree (12.0%), Advanced Diploma (12.0%).
34.1% of the population in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 12.6% in primary school, 10.2% in secondary school, 3.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is 1002, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 6 schools within the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 4,986 students.
The warnervale - wadalba sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 3 combined schools.
Warnervale - Wadalba features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 3.0 people | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 15.2% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 42.2% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 23.7% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 15.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 6,322 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 7,513 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 82.5% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 had 6,322 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 18.8% to an estimated 7,513 households today.
The average household size in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is 3.0 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 82.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (15.2%), group households (2.3%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 5,216 family households, couples with children account for 42.2% of all households, couples without children at home 23.7%, and single parent families 15.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 82.5% (versus 72.6% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 15.2% 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 Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 have an average of 1.8 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 47.5% of the adult population are currently married, while 35.2% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 15.2% of all households in the Warnervale - Wadalba 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 2.3% of households, below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Warnervale - Wadalba ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 17.7% | 2021 Census | 35th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 10.8% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 89.2% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 89.8% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 82.3% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 4.6% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
Warnervale - Wadalba was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 82.3% of its population born in Australia, 89.8% being citizens, and 89.2% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Warnervale - Wadalba was found to be Christianity, which makes up 57.6% of people in Warnervale - Wadalba. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Warnervale - Wadalba are Australian, comprising 29.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, English, comprising 28.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, and Irish, comprising 6.6% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Maltese is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Warnervale - Wadalba (vs 1.0% across Greater Sydney), Australian Aboriginal at 4.6% (vs 1.3%) and Maori at 0.7% (vs 0.4%).
17.7% of the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
10.8% of the population in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
4.6% of the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
89.8% of the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Warnervale - Wadalba is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 32.0% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 25.4% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 94.4% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 76th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 42.6% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 5.4% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $495 | 2021 Census, weekly | 88th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 24.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 79th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 56th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2, 25.4% of homes are owned outright, 42.6% are owned with a mortgage, and 32.0% are rented.
According to the latest data, 94.4% of dwellings in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 are houses.
In the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2, 0.2% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 5.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 stands at 25.4%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is $2,167, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is $1,609, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 24.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 24.5% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 24.7% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 24.5% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 consists of 94.4% detached houses, 5.4% semi-detached dwellings, 0.2% apartments, and 0.1% other dwelling types.
Housing in Warnervale - Wadalba consumes approximately 18.4% of median household income ($8,755 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Warnervale - Wadalba show attached dwellings contributing 36% of approvals compared to 6% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 64% of applications versus 94% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Warnervale - Wadalba is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 50.9% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 35th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 66.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 7.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 72.8% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.6% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
Around 50.9% of people in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2, 7.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
8.6% of people in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 4.5% of the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.2% of people in the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2, 50.9% 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 moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 59 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 59th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 177 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 90th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,837 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 60th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 131 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 97 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 25.7% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 177 public transport stops within the Warnervale - Wadalba SA2.
The Warnervale - Wadalba SA2 has 2,837 weekly trips across 97 routes, averaging 405 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 194 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 462 m away and the nearest school 674 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 177 stops nearby, 2,837 weekly trips, access rating 59 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 39 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 39th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 462 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 674 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 877 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 913 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 3.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.3 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 15 long day care centres with 1,277 places in Warnervale - Wadalba, about 1.2 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Warnervale - Wadalba higher than 97% of real estate markets across the country.
Warnervale - Wadalba has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 38th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Warnervale - Wadalba's resilient property market has recorded 572 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 73% residential, 3% commercial and 24% vacant land transactions.
Warnervale - Wadalba lies within the top 4% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Warnervale - Wadalba's population is younger than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment.
AreaSearch analysis places Warnervale - Wadalba well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators.
Educational attainment in Warnervale - Wadalba sits close to the middle of locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and performance metrics.
Warnervale - Wadalba features high concentrations of single parent families and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Sydney.
Warnervale - Wadalba ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Warnervale - Wadalba is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Sydney.
Health performance in Warnervale - Wadalba is well below the national average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Warnervale - Wadalba has an estimated 23,827 residents, up 18.8% since the 2021 Census, with 45 projects tracked in Warnervale - Wadalba.
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 Warnervale - Wadalba.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 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.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
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 (102021056). 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 (Oct 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 Warnervale - Wadalba 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 Warnervale - Wadalba with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
