Warrandyte

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

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Warrandyte statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 5,715. This figure represents an increase of 174 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,541. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 5,576 in June 2024, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, along with validation of three new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 328 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is using 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 employs the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted through weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, projections indicate a decline in overall population for the Warrandyte (SA2) over the period from 2025 to 2041. The area's population is expected to decrease by 2 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to increase by 191 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

Warrandyte has averaged approximately 7 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 38 homes. As of FY26, there have been 3 approvals recorded. The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $1,427,000, indicating a focus on premium developments in the area. This year has seen $4.1 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited commercial development activity.

All approved constructions are detached dwellings, maintaining Warrandyte's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 696 people.

With stable or declining population expected, housing pressure may decrease, potentially presenting buying opportunities.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure projects and planning initiatives. A single project has been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. Key projects include Warrandyte Bridge Upgrade, Maroondah Planning Scheme, Eltham and Diamond Creek Major Activity Centres Structure Plans, and Queen Elizabeth II Hospital (Maroondah Hospital Redevelopment). The following list details those likely to be most relevant:.

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

Warrandyte has a highly educated workforce with professional services being well-represented. The unemployment rate in Warrandyte was 1.8% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%. Workforce participation in Warrandyte is 66.2%, slightly higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. Construction has a particularly high representation with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 2.6% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7% while labour force increased by 0.7%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.0 percentage points in Warrandyte. In Greater Melbourne during the same period, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% 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, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The suburb of Warrandyte had an exceptionally high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $57,787 and the average income stood at $98,967, compared to Greater Melbourne's figures of $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,554 (median) and $107,132 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes ranked exceptionally at the 94th percentile ($2,742 weekly). The income distribution showed that the $4000+ bracket dominated with 32.1% of residents (1,834 people), unlike broader area trends where 32.8% fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A significant 45.4% earned above $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 90.1% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Warrandyte, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.8% houses and 1.2% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. Home ownership stood at 46.0%, with 46.1% of dwellings under mortgage and 7.8% rented out. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, and the median weekly rent was $492. Compared nationally, Warrandyte's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Warrandyte features high concentrations of family households, with a median household size of 3.0 people

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 comprise the remaining 14.6%, with lone person households at 13.8% and group households making up 0.9%. The median household size is 3 people.

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 of 38.5% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Australian average of 30.4% and Victoria's rate of 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 25.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.5% and certificates for 16.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 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 operating within its boundaries. These stops are served by a mix of buses along five individual routes. These routes collectively provide 1,782 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 394 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 254 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Warrandyte is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Warrandyte shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly populations, with low prevalence rates of common health conditions. Approximately 66% of its total population of 3759 has private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.4%) and asthma (7.2%), while 71.4% report no medical ailments, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's 0%. The area has a senior population of 20.9%, or 1194 people aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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 population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 20.7% born overseas and 13.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Warrandyte, comprising 48.4%. Islam, however, is more prevalent in Warrandyte at 1.1%, compared to none across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.4%), Australian (23.8%), and Scottish (8.4%). Notably, Dutch (2.2%) Italian (6.0%), and Greek (3.0%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Warrandyte compared to regional averages of none for each group.

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 proportion of residents aged 55-64 (15.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.3%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 5.1% to 7.1%, while the 15 to 24 age group increased from 16.0% to 17.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group decreased from 18.0% to 15.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Warrandyte's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 37%, reaching 555 people from the current 405. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 97% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 55 to 64 and 0 to 4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.