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Warren

NSW 2824 · Warren

1,272 (2021)1,247 est. (2025) · Declining

43
Overall score

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

1,272
Population
$274K
Median house (2025)
5
Safety score
64
Transport score

Warren is a declining suburb in Warren, NSW 2824, about 394km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $274K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 366km inland. Warren has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.

393.6 km
To Sydney CBD
365.5 km
To coast
$420/wk
Median rent (house)
3.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,272
Population
45
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,267
vs NSW median-31.5%
Bachelor degree or higher20.8%
Born in Australia83.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse465 / 15 / 38

Top countries of birth: Philippines (1.26%), New Zealand (1.1%), England (0.79%), South Africa (0.47%), Thailand (0.47%)

Top languages: German (0.55%), Filipino (0.55%), Afrikaans (0.39%), Bengali (0.39%), Arabic (0.31%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$274K+49.8%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$420 / $250 wk
Rental yield (house)8.0%
Days on market (house)27 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

5
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

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

15
Break & enter dwelling1,179/100k
7
Steal from dwelling550/100k
11
Motor vehicle theft865/100k
22
Domestic assault1,730/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
12
Non-domestic assault943/100k

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: 287 (all categories, latest year)22,563 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.

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

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

5

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

2
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 913 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Mary's Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1003
  • Warren Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 823

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationWarren Coach Stop (3.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

32.5°C
Summer max
16.0°C
Winter max
580mm
Rainfall/yr
7.8h
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.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
44 in suburbCafes/Rest.
55 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
88 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalWarren Multi Purpose Health Service (4.3 km)
Nearest vet74.5 km
Nearest airportTamworth (292.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

34

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
8
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

37

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

5
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
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

39

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

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

91

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents3.14

Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

82

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.57

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Declining
Annual growth rate-0.50%
Projected population 20411,248
Projected households 2041494

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Warren

Is Warren safe?

Warren has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 22,563 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Warren?

In Warren, the median house price is $274K. Median weekly house rent is $420.

How far is Warren from Sydney CBD?

Warren is about 393.6 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Warren?

Warren has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 913 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Warren?

Warren has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.

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.