Elanora Heights vs Warriewood
The verdict
Warriewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.38M versus $2.72M in Elanora Heights. Elanora Heights rates higher for education (80 vs 75). Warriewood rates higher for liveability (97 vs 80). Warriewood is closer to the coast (1.3 km vs 2.9 km).
Scores
| Elanora Heights | Warriewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 72 |
| Transport | 34 | 45 |
| Education | 80 | 75 |
| Liveability | 80 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elanora Heights | Warriewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,581 | 8,379 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,052 | $2,598 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.9% | 43.0% |
| Born in Australia | 77.3% | 70.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: Elanora Heights Stable · Warriewood Stable
Property
| Elanora Heights | Warriewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.72M | $2.38M |
| Median unit price | $1.62M | $1.52M |
| House price YoY | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 76 |
Median price history
Safety
| Elanora Heights | Warriewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 65 | 12 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 22 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 109 | 143 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,244 | 2,411 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elanora Heights | Warriewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 1,085 |
See the full school list on each profile: Elanora Heights · Warriewood
Transport
| Elanora Heights | Warriewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.6 km | 15.0 km |
Liveability
| Elanora Heights | Warriewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 9 |
| Parks | 13 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 44 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 1.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.2 km | 22.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Elanora Heights | Warriewood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,581 | 8,379 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,648 | 8,604 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,672 | 8,682 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.36% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elanora Heights or Warriewood?
Elanora Heights and Warriewood have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Elanora Heights or Warriewood?
Warriewood is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.38M versus $2.72M.
Which has better schools, Elanora Heights or Warriewood?
Elanora Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Elanora Heights 1087 vs Warriewood 1085; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elanora Heights or Warriewood?
Warriewood has the higher transport score (Elanora Heights 34/100 vs Warriewood 45/100).
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