North Wahroonga vs Wahroonga
The verdict
North Wahroonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.49M versus $2.96M in Wahroonga. Wahroonga rates higher for transport (95 vs 55). North Wahroonga is closer to the coast (13.3 km vs 15.8 km).
Scores
| North Wahroonga | Wahroonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 95 |
| Transport | 55 | 95 |
| Education | 95 | 94 |
| Liveability | 92 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Wahroonga | Wahroonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,100 | 17,853 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,189 | $2,998 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.8% | 67.5% |
| Born in Australia | 58.0% | 59.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: North Wahroonga Stable · Wahroonga Stable
Property
| North Wahroonga | Wahroonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.49M | $2.96M |
| Median unit price | $1.67M | $1.18M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 74 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Wahroonga | Wahroonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 146 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 45 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 143 | 162 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 810 | 1,697 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Wahroonga | Wahroonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 15 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,150 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Wahroonga · Wahroonga
Transport
| North Wahroonga | Wahroonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 128 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 540 m |
Liveability
| North Wahroonga | Wahroonga | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 14 |
| Parks | 3 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 42 | 243 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.3 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.7 km | 18.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.0 km |
Population & growth
| North Wahroonga | Wahroonga | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,100 | 17,853 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,098 | 17,834 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,208 | 18,770 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.02% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Wahroonga or Wahroonga?
North Wahroonga and Wahroonga have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, North Wahroonga or Wahroonga?
North Wahroonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.49M versus $2.96M.
Which has better public transport, North Wahroonga or Wahroonga?
Wahroonga has the higher transport score (North Wahroonga 55/100 vs Wahroonga 95/100).
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