Warrandyte

Warrandyte has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Warrandyte is around 5,717, reflecting an increase of 176 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,541. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,576 as of June 2024, combined with validation of three new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 328 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% to recent population growth in Warrandyte. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Warrandyte's population is expected to decline by 6 persons by 2041. However, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 187 people during this period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Warrandyte has recorded around 7 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 38 homes. So far in FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years indicates adequate development activity relative to population changes, which is positive for buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,427,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $4.1 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving Warrandyte's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count of 696 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. With population projections showing stability or decline, housing demand pressures in Warrandyte are expected to remain reduced, benefiting potential buyers.

Warrandyte has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified one major project likely affecting the region: Warrandyte Bridge Upgrade, Maroondah Planning Scheme, Eltham and Diamond Creek Major Activity Centres Structure Plans, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment) are key projects, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Warrandyte rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Warrandyte has a well-educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 1.8% in September 2025, compared to Greater Melbourne's 4.7%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.8%.

Workforce participation was 68.2%, below Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A significant 39.5% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. Construction is particularly notable with levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 2.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.8% and labour force by 0.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.0 percentage points. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Warrandyte's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

In financial year 2023, Warrandyte suburb had a median taxpayer income of $57,787 and an average income of $98,967. Nationally, these figures rank in the top percentile. In Greater Melbourne, the median was $57,688 and the average was $75,164. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%, the estimated median income would be approximately $62,554 and the average would be around $107,132. According to the 2021 Census, Warrandyte's household incomes rank at the 94th percentile with a weekly income of $2,742. The income bracket of $4,000 or more dominates in Warrandyte with 32.1% of residents (1,835 people). This contrasts with Greater Melbourne where the leading bracket is $1,500 to $2,999 at 32.8%. Notably, 45.4% of Warrandyte residents earn more than $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 90.1% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Warrandyte's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.8% houses and 1.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Warrandyte stood at 46.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.1% and rented dwellings at 7.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, higher than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Warrandyte was $492, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Warrandyte's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,200 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 85.4% of all households, including 48.6% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.6%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Warrandyte shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 38.5% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and Victoria's rate of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 25.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.5% while certificates make up 16.4%.

Educational participation is notably high at 31.4%, including 11.6% in secondary education, 8.7% in primary education, and 6.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Warrandyte has 48 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five different routes that together facilitate 1,782 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Warrandyte is rated as good, with residents on average located 394 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 93% of residents. On average, there are 2.2 vehicles per dwelling in Warrandyte, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 39.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 254 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Warrandyte's health outcomes show notable results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 66% of Warrandyte's total population (3760 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.4%) and asthma (7.2%). 71.4% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Under-65 health outcomes in Warrandyte are better than average. The area has 22.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1257 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes align with national rankings, mirroring the general population's trends.

In terms of cultural diversity, Warrandyte records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Warrandyte's cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 20.7% of its population born overseas and 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion in Warrandyte, comprising 48.4% of people, compared to Islam which made up only 1.1%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (27.4%), Australian (23.8%), and Scottish (8.4%).

Notably, Dutch (2.2%) and Italian (6.0%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.2% and 5.2%, respectively. Greek representation was also higher than average at 3.0%.

Warrandyte hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Warrandyte is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Warrandyte has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (18.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.2%). This concentration of residents aged 15-24 is well above the national average of 12.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of Warrandyte's population aged 75-84 has increased from 5.1% to 7.6%, while the percentage of those aged 15-24 has risen from 16.0% to 18.3%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 18.0% to 15.0%, and the percentage of those aged 5-14 has dropped from 13.0% to 11.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Warrandyte's age structure. The number of residents aged 75-84 is expected to grow by 28%, reaching 554 from 434. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 93% of the total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 0-4 age groups are projected to have reduced numbers.