North Wahroonga

North Wahroonga has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of North Wahroonga is around 2,083, a decrease of 17 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,100. This decline reflects an inferred resident population of 2,077 based on AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and one additional validated new address since the Census date. The population density is approximately 535 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods for this suburb. For projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for uncovered areas.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the population is projected to increase by 151 persons, reflecting a 7.0% total increase over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in North Wahroonga is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

North Wahroonga has seen only one residential development approval in the past five years. The area has seen virtually no new residential development despite its established nature. This limited supply of new housing typically supports values for existing properties, possibly due to factors such as planning constraints or limited market activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, North Wahroonga has significantly less development activity, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Building activity has accelerated in recent years but remains below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

North Wahroonga has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance: The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands, Sydney Adventist Hospital Redevelopment, and Hammondcare Hospital And Seniors Housing Development.

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North Wahroonga shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

North Wahroonga has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 5.5% as of December 2021, based on AreaSearch data aggregation. In December 2025, the unemployment rate rose to 6.7%, which is 1.3% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in North Wahroonga was 61.3%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 61.7% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, construction is under-represented, with only 4.9% of North Wahroonga's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.1%, while employment decreased by 0.4%, causing a rise in unemployment rate of 1.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that North Wahroonga's employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation using industry-specific projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

North Wahroonga suburb shows median taxpayer income of $59,880 and average income of $107,630 according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This ranks among top percentile nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $65,185 (median) and $117,166 (average). Census data reveals household incomes rank at 98th percentile with weekly earnings of $3,189. The $4000+ earnings band captures 42.0% of the community (874 individuals), contrasting with broader area where $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 30.9%. District demonstrates affluence with 52.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents within 97th percentile for disposable income. Area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

North Wahroonga is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

North Wahroonga's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Wahroonga stood at 48.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.4% and rented ones at 6.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,884, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in North Wahroonga was $950, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, North Wahroonga's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

North Wahroonga features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 88.9% of all households, including 53.2% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 11.1%, with lone person households at 10.6% and group households comprising 0.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

North Wahroonga demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

North Wahroonga has a notably high level of educational attainment among its residents aged 15 and above. University qualifications are held by 52.2% of this age group, surpassing the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area, positioning it favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common university qualifications in North Wahroonga, with 32.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding them.

Postgraduate qualifications follow at 17.2%, and graduate diplomas account for 2.5%. Vocational pathways make up 19.3% of qualifications among this age group, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 8.7%. Educational participation is particularly high in North Wahroonga, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 7.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

North Wahroonga has ten active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate one hundred weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing 154 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for 87% of residents, while trains are used by 7%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a significant 61.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages fourteen trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately ten weekly trips per individual stop.

North Wahroonga's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

North Wahroonga's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 69% of the total population (1,444 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (6.5%) and asthma (5.7%). A majority, 73.9%, declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the 74.6% in Greater Sydney. North Wahroonga has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.8% (495 people), compared to 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and generally align with national rankings.

North Wahroonga 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

North Wahroonga has a high level of cultural diversity, with 28.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 40.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in North Wahroonga, comprising 52.7% of its population. Judaism, however, is somewhat overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.9% versus 0.8%.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (23.2%), Australian (17.9%), and Chinese (12.9%). Notably, South Australian ancestry is overrepresented at 2.9%, compared to the regional average of 0.5%. Similarly, Korean ancestry is higher than the regional average at 1.9% versus 1.1%, and French ancestry is also slightly overrepresented at 0.8% versus 0.5%.

North Wahroonga hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in North Wahroonga is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Wahroonga has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (16.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (3.2%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75-84 increased from 7.3% to 9.0%, while the 15-24 age group rose from 13.7% to 15.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 4.6% to 3.2%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 3.4% to 2.3%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in North Wahroonga's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 46%, reaching 273 people from 187. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 88% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.