Croydon North vs Warranwood
The verdict
Croydon North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.19M in Warranwood. Croydon North rates higher for liveability (86 vs 69). Warranwood rates higher for education (74 vs 68). Warranwood is closer to the coast (26.6 km vs 29.4 km).
Scores
| Croydon North | Warranwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 65 |
| Transport | 57 | 52 |
| Education | 68 | 74 |
| Liveability | 86 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Croydon North | Warranwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,092 | 4,820 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,156 | $2,852 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.6% | 48.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.1 |
Growth: Croydon North Moderate Growth · Warranwood Moderate Growth
Property
| Croydon North | Warranwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | $725K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Croydon North | Warranwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 145 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 74 | 21 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 124 | 41 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,792 | 1,058 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Croydon North | Warranwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | 1,094 |
See the full school list on each profile: Croydon North · Warranwood
Transport
| Croydon North | Warranwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Croydon North | Warranwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 27 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.4 km | 26.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 28.6 km | 25.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Croydon North | Warranwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,092 | 4,820 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,192 | 4,879 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,771 | 5,820 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Croydon North or Warranwood?
Croydon North and Warranwood have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Croydon North or Warranwood?
Croydon North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.19M.
Which has better schools, Croydon North or Warranwood?
Warranwood has a higher average school ICSEA (Croydon North 1057 vs Warranwood 1094; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Croydon North or Warranwood?
Croydon North has the higher transport score (Croydon North 57/100 vs Warranwood 52/100).
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