SuburbCheck

Warranwood

VIC 3134 · Maroondah

4,820 (2021) → 4,879 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

65
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,820
Population
$1.19M
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
52
Transport score

Warranwood is a moderate growth suburb in Maroondah, VIC 3134, about 26km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.19M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 52/100, and is about 27km inland. Warranwood has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

25.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
26.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
3.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

4,820
Population
41
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,852
vs NSW median+54.2%
Bachelor degree or higher48.5%
Born in Australia80.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,504 / 0 / 24

Top countries of birth: England (3.86%), China (1.47%), South Africa (1.12%), New Zealand (0.93%), Malaysia (0.66%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.85%), Italian (1.22%), Greek (0.81%), Cantonese (0.62%), Afrikaans (0.58%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.19M-2.0%
Median house (2024)
Data not available
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

7
Break & enter dwelling145/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
1
Motor vehicle theft21/100k
2
Domestic assault41/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
5
Non-domestic assault104/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 51 (all categories, latest year)1,058 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

89

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

131
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1068 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Warranwood Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1094
  • Melbourne Rudolf Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1093

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Yarra Valley GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1147
  • Donvale Christian College - Hall Road CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
  • Kalinda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1100
  • Croydon Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1089
  • Good Shepherd Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1139
  • Yarra Road Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1050
  • Luther CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1124
  • Holy Spirit SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1103
  • Ainslie Parklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1030
  • Melba Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 997
  • St Anne's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1109
  • Ringwood North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1106

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

52
24Bus
CBD commute (est.)89 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCroydon Railway (3.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

40 in suburbSupermarkets
21 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4518 in suburbParks
166 in suburbPlaygrounds
54 in suburbPools
51 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
40 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
103 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
26914 in suburbSports fields
21 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMaroondah Hospital (3.8 km)
Nearest vet870 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (37.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

88

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

5
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
269
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

74

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

45
Parks
2
Nature reserves
17
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

14

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

67

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.04

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.30%
Projected population 20415,820
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Maroondah

Croydon Hills$900K57transportRingwood North$1.30M63transportCroydon North$1.18M57transportRingwood East$1.10M95transportCroydon$895K97transportRingwood$1.14M98transport

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Frequently asked questions about Warranwood

Is Warranwood safe?

Warranwood has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,058 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Warranwood?

In Warranwood, the .

How far is Warranwood from Melbourne CBD?

Warranwood is about 25.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 89 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Warranwood?

Warranwood has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1094 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Warranwood?

Warranwood has a transport score of 52/100 and 24 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.