Wahroonga vs Warrawee
The verdict
Wahroonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.96M versus $3.65M in Warrawee. Warrawee has a shorter estimated CBD commute (44 vs 46 min). On the separate residential safety score, Wahroonga rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Warrawee).
Scores
| Wahroonga | Warrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 94 |
| Transport | 95 | 92 |
| Education | 94 | 94 |
| Liveability | 95 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Wahroonga | Warrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,853 | 3,170 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,998 | $3,388 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.5% | 74.6% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 57.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Wahroonga Stable · Warrawee Stable
Property
| Wahroonga | Warrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.96M | $3.65M |
| Median unit price | $1.18M | $825K |
| House price YoY | -1.6% | -33.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,250 | $1,550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 70 |
Median price history
Safety
| Wahroonga | Warrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 146 | 189 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 45 | 32 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 162 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,697 | 1,893 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Wahroonga | Warrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 9 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,150 | 1,170 |
See the full school list on each profile: Wahroonga · Warrawee
Transport
| Wahroonga | Warrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 128 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 44 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 540 m | 360 m |
Liveability
| Wahroonga | Warrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 0 |
| Parks | 26 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 243 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.8 km | 15.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.9 km | 18.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Wahroonga | Warrawee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,853 | 3,170 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,834 | 3,167 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,770 | 3,333 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | -0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Wahroonga or Warrawee?
Wahroonga has the higher residential safety score (Wahroonga 100/100 vs Warrawee 83/100).
Which is more affordable, Wahroonga or Warrawee?
Wahroonga is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.96M versus $3.65M.
Which has better schools, Wahroonga or Warrawee?
Warrawee has a higher average school ICSEA (Wahroonga 1150 vs Warrawee 1170; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Wahroonga or Warrawee?
Wahroonga has the higher transport score (Wahroonga 95/100 vs Warrawee 92/100).
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