Warrawee

An assessment of population growth drivers in Warrawee reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, Warrawee's estimated population is around 3,325. This figure reflects an increase of 155 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,170. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,320 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,375 persons per square kilometer, placing Warrawee in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 4.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.4%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration was primarily responsible for this population increase.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate that the suburb is expected to increase its population by 148 persons to reach approximately 3,473 by the year 2041, reflecting a gain of 4.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Warrawee averaged approximately 6 new dwelling approvals per year. Between financial years FY21 to FY25, around 30 homes were approved, with no approvals recorded so far in FY26.

Despite recent population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which may benefit buyers. The average expected construction cost value for new dwellings in Warrawee is $951,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Sydney's regional average per person, Warrawee has markedly lower building activity (54.0% below). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, Warrawee also records lower building activity, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

New building activity comprises 57.0% standalone homes and 43.0% townhouses or apartments, offering options across different price points from family homes to more affordable compact living. With around 474 people per dwelling approval, Warrawee shows a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Warrawee is projected to gain 141 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Warrawee has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects likely impacting the area, including key ones like The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Rohini Village Redevelopment, and Sydney Adventist Hospital Redevelopment. Below list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Warrawee presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.7%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing

Warrawee has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is particularly well-represented.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate stands at 3.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In Warrawee, 1,771 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment in Warrawee is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Construction employment, however, is limited at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 0.2%, with employment decreasing by 1.9%, resulting in a 1.7 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Warrawee. These projections estimate national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Warrawee's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

In financial year 2022, Warrawee had a median taxpayer income of $66,504 and an average income of $119,594. These figures place Warrawee in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median taxpayer income of approximately $74,890 and an average income of $134,675, based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Warrawee's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 88th and 99th percentiles. The $4000+ income bracket dominates Warrawee with 43.2% of residents (1,436 people), unlike surrounding regions where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Warrawee demonstrates affluence with 55.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 86.9% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Warrawee displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The latest Census showed that Warrawee had 64.4% houses and 35.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Warrawee was 41.1%, similar to Sydney metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.7% and rented ones at 19.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, aligning with the Sydney metro average, while the median weekly rent was $650 compared to Sydney metro's figures of $3,500 and $630 respectively. Nationally, Warrawee's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Warrawee features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 84.7% of all households, including 45.9% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.3%, with lone person households at 14.8% and group households making up 1.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

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 Warrawee is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 59.3% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong focus on knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 35.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%).

Vocational pathways account for 15.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 6.4%. Educational participation is high in Warrawee, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in secondary education, 9.7% in primary education, and 9.0% pursuing tertiary education. Warrawee Public School serves the local educational needs within Warrawee, with an enrollment of 680 students as of a recent report. The school demonstrates exceptional educational performance, with an ICSEA score of 1165, placing it among the most advantaged nationally. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas.

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

Warrawee has 14 active public transport stops operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 16 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 3,452 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Warrawee is rated as good, with residents typically located 207 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 493 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 246 weekly trips per individual stop.

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 across Warrawee, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 74% of the total population (2,460 people), compared to 79.6% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, affecting 6.9 and 6.4% of residents respectively, while 75.1% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.0% across Greater Sydney.

Warrawee has 18.0% of residents aged 65 and over (598 people), which is lower than the 20.2% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

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

Warrawee's cultural diversity is notable, with 30.0% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 41.0% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Warrawee, comprising 46.5% of its population. Judaism, however, is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.9% versus 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.1%), Australian (17.5%), and Chinese (14.9%). There are also notable differences in the representation of Korean (2.5% vs regional 2.3%), South African (1.7% vs 1.6%), and Russian (0.5% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups.

Warrawee hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Warrawee is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and also older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group makes up 16.8% of the population in Warrawee, compared to Greater Sydney. However, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 6.2%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 15.0% to 16.8%, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 5.9% to 7.2%. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.5%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Warrawee. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 51%, adding 121 people, reaching a total of 361 from 239. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 90% of the total population growth, reflecting Warrawee's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15-24 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.