Warriewood
NSW 2102 · Northern Beaches
8,379 (2021) → 8,604 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Warriewood is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2102, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.37M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 45/100, and is right by the coast. Warriewood has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.42%), South Africa (1.74%), New Zealand (1.66%), Brazil (1.31%), USA (0.75%)
Top languages: Portuguese (2.02%), German (1.03%), Serbian (0.84%), Italian (0.79%), Croatian (0.75%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1101 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mater Maria Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1086
Nearby (within 10km)
- Narrabeen North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1076
- Mona Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1086
- Narrabeen Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1042
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1103
- Aspect Vern Barnett School, Mona ValePrimary · Independent · 1.7km
- Elanora Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1093
- Pittwater High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1073
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1098
- St Lucy's, St Joseph's Narrabeen campusPrimary · Independent · 2.7km
- Galstaun CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1054
- Narrabeen Lakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1073
- Newport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1094
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Warriewood
Is Warriewood safe?
Warriewood 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 2,566 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Warriewood?
In Warriewood, the median house price is $2.37M and the median unit price is $1.46M. Median weekly house rent is $1,420.
How far is Warriewood from Sydney CBD?
Warriewood is about 22.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 78 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Warriewood?
Warriewood has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1086 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Warriewood?
Warriewood has a transport score of 45/100 and 49 bus stops.