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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Warrawee is around 3,277, reflecting an increase of 107 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,170. This change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,267 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. The population density ratio stands at 2,340 persons per square kilometer, placing Warrawee in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Since the Census, Warrawee's growth of 3.4% is within 0.9 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.3%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods. For future projections up to 2041, AreaSearch expects a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed, with Warrawee expected to expand by 152 persons, reflecting an increase of 4.6% over the 17 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to expand by 152 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 4.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Warrawee shows around 3 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 18 homes. As of FY-26, 1 approval has been recorded. The average construction cost value for new homes is $791,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year, $3.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting Warrawee's primarily residential nature.

Compared to Greater Sydney, Warrawee has significantly less development activity, 72.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. Nationally, Warrawee's activity is also below average, suggesting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, preserving Warrawee's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures.

With a population of around 6637 people per approval, Warrawee is a mature, established area. Population forecasts indicate Warrawee will gain 142 residents through to 2041, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace to keep up with projected growth. However, buyers may face growing competition as population increases.

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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. Eight projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area, including key ones like The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, Turramurra Plaza Redevelopment, Rohini Village Redevelopment, and Sydney Adventist Hospital Redevelopment. Below is a list detailing those likely most relevant.

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The labour market in Warrawee demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Warrawee has a highly educated workforce with a notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%. Over the past year, it maintained relative employment stability.

As of December 2025, 1,722 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Warrawee is 65.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 65.4% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Warrawee shows strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 4.8% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, Warrawee's labour force increased by 1.0%, while employment declined by 0.1%, raising the unemployment rate by 1.1 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 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Warrawee's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.7% in five years and 15.2% in ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Warrawee's median income is $66,508 and the average income is $119,606. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $72,401 (median) and $130,203 (average), based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Warrawee's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 88th and 99th percentiles. Distribution data indicates that 43.2% of locals (1,415 people) earn $4000+ per week, unlike broader area trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Economic strength is evident with 55.7% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Warrawee's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 64.4% houses and 35.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 64.4% houses and 35.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Warrawee was at 41.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.7%) or rented (19.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,500, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427 and significantly above Australia's national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Warrawee was recorded at $650, substantially higher than Sydney metro's $470 and the national figure of $375.

Warrawee features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average 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 account for the remaining 15.3%, with lone person households at 14.8% and group households comprising 1.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

Warrawee's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15+, 59.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This gives the area a significant educational advantage. Bachelor degrees are most common at 35.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (20.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%).

Vocational pathways account for 15.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 6.4%. Educational participation is high, 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.

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

Warrawee has 16 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 15 different routes, collectively facilitating 4,171 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 207 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Warrawee residents commute outward, predominantly by car (83%), followed by train (12%). On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, a high 65.4% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 595 trips daily, equating to roughly 260 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

Warrawee's health outcomes show significant positive results based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 74% of Warrawee's total population (2,425 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most prevalent medical conditions in Warrawee, affecting 6.9% and 6.4% of residents respectively. 75.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Warrawee has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (612 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area are strong and align with national rankings for the general population.

Warrawee 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

Warrawee's population shows high cultural diversity, with 30.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.0% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 46.5%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.9%, compared to Greater Sydney's 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.1%), Australian (17.5%), and Chinese (14.9%). Korean (2.5%) is notably higher than the regional average of 1.1%. South Australian representation is 1.7% compared to the region's 0.5%, and Russian is at 0.5% versus the regional 0.4%.

Warrawee's median age exceeds the national pattern

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 17.1% of Warrawee's population, compared to Greater Sydney. However, the 25-34 age group is less prevalent in Warrawee at 6.1%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 15.0% to 17.1%, while the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.9% to 7.6%. Conversely, the 35-44 age group has declined from 13.6% to 12.2%, and the 25-34 age group has decreased from 7.2% to 6.1%. Population forecasts for Warrawee in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 43%, reaching 356 people from 249, leading the demographic shift. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 90% of total population growth, reflecting Warrawee's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 25-34 and 15-24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.