Warrawee, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Warrawee NSW is 3,170 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Warrawee is $1,153 per week ($59,956 per year). Median rent in Warrawee is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Warrawee has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Warrawee has a population density of 2,370 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Warrawee is China. The most common religion is No religion (42.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warrawee is $3,500.

There were 14 recorded offences in Warrawee in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

Population
3,170
Census 2021
Median income
$1,153/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$650/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Warrawee vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Warrawee is $1,153 a week, 51% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 174th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $650 a week, $265 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWarraweeTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,153/wk$765/wk +51%$766/wk
Household income$3,388/wk$1,704/wk +99%$1,637/wk
Rent$650/wk$385/wk +69%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,500/mo$1,965/mo +78%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.2%22.6% −3.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Warrawee, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Warrawee Population

3,170 residents at the 2021 Census.

Warrawee Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,153/wk
$59,956 per year
Ranked 543 of 14,663
Median Rent
$650/wk
$2,817 per month
Ranked 121 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Warrawee Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $3,388/wk
Median rent $650/wk
Rent to income 19.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Warrawee against your income

About $14,681 a month
Median rent $650/wk
Left after rent $2,738/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Warrawee Schools

35
schools nearby
13
government
1149
avg ICSEA score
21,795
total students
Abbotsleigh Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,634 students
1217
ICSEA
Hornsby Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 722 students
1209
ICSEA
Normanhurst Boys High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 752 students
1207
ICSEA
Knox Grammar School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 3,345 students
1187
ICSEA
Turramurra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 531 students
1181
ICSEA
Pymble Ladies' College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 2,501 students
1178
ICSEA
Pymble Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 519 students
1176
ICSEA
Epping North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 382 students
1174
ICSEA
Warrawee Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 622 students
1170
ICSEA
Turramurra North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 196 students
1170
ICSEA
Barker College Independent
Secondary · K-12 · 2,856 students
1166
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 229 students
1165
ICSEA
Loreto Normanhurst Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,240 students
1164
ICSEA
Wahroonga Adventist School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 633 students
1161
ICSEA
Wahroonga Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 508 students
1156
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 35 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Warrawee

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (1,568) Female 50.5% (1,600)

Population Density

2,370
people per km²
3,170 people · 1.3 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,846
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
10.3%
England
4.8%
India
3.3%
South Africa
3.0%
South Korea
2.4%
Hong Kong
2.1%
New Zealand
1.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
12.9%
Cantonese
3.5%
Korean
3.1%
Hindi
1.6%
Spanish
0.8%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.8%
Sinhalese
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
34.0%
Australian
23.7%
Chinese
20.2%
Scottish
10.8%
Irish
9.4%
Indian
4.4%
German
3.5%
Korean
3.4%
South African
2.3%
Italian
2.0%
Dutch
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
42.8%
Anglican
18.8%
Catholic
13.2%
Not stated
4.2%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Hinduism
3.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.2%
Christian (other)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.0% 1,585
Separated
1.6% 41
Divorced
5.1% 133
Widowed
4.5% 117
Never married
27.8% 721

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.2%
Couple: no children under 15
25.1%
Couple: no children
23.2%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.8%
2 persons
31.8%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
22.0%
5 persons
9.4%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Warrawee

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,057 occupied private dwellings in Warrawee at the 2021 Census, 18.6% were rented, 40.0% owned outright and 38.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 14 dwellings
Owned outright
40.0% 423 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
38.6% 408 dwellings
Rented
18.6% 197 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.3%
2 bedrooms
17.0%
3 bedrooms
28.1%
4 bedrooms
29.3%
5 bedrooms
18.2%
6+ bedrooms
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.2%
1 vehicle
36.4%
2 vehicles
40.9%
3 vehicles
13.4%
4+ vehicles
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Warrawee

Employment

Employed full-time
39.2% 937 people
Employed part-time
19.9% 477 people
Unemployed
2.1% 51 people
Not in labour force
38.8% 927 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
50.5%
Managers
23.6%
Clerical & Administrative
11.4%
Community & Personal Service
4.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
4.2%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Labourers
0.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.5%
$300-$399/wk
0.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
2.0%
$800-$999/wk
3.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.6%
$4,000+/wk
43.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
1.4%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500+/wk
17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.0%
Did not go to work
29.7%
Train
6.4%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Walked only
1.4%
Bus
0.8%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Other
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
91.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
5.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
48.3%
Postgraduate Degree
28.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.3%
Certificate III/IV
5.2%
Certificate I/II
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
36.1%
Society & Culture
15.1%
Health
12.4%
Engineering
9.1%
Information Technology
6.3%
Education
6.1%
Creative Arts
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.9%
Architecture & Building
3.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.3%
Agriculture & Environment
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
32.8%
Primary: Government
24.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
12.4%
Pre-school
8.6%
Secondary: Government
8.1%
Vocational Education
6.7%
Secondary: Catholic
4.6%
Primary: Catholic
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
94.1%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
163
Asthma
117
Arthritis
64
Heart disease
64
Diabetes
53
Cancer
45
Lung condition
21
Kidney disease
15
Stroke
12
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 353
Did not provide
86.0% 2,172

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.2% 560
Not a volunteer
77.8% 1,966

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.3% 59
Never served
97.7% 2,471

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.8%
1 child
15.1%
2 children
34.5%
3 children
16.7%
4 children
4.6%
5+ children
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951: 1960
22
1961: 1970
55
1971: 1980
90
1981: 1990
149
1991: 2000
214
2001: 2010
282
2011: 2015
224
2016
35
2017
49
2018
39
2019
53
2020
25
2021
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.0%
moved in the last year
41.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,616
Moved from NSW
309
Moved: same area (SA2)
63
Moved from overseas
62
Moved from ACT
7
Moved from VIC
7
Moved from QLD
4
Moved from TAS
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.4%
5: 14 hours
32.4%
15: 29 hours
16.9%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.3%
Step family: no other children
6.3%
Blended family: no other children
1.4%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Warrawee Crime Statistics

14 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Person
3
Theft
3
Other Against Property
3
Property Damage
2
Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Traffic
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Warrawee

The closest suburb to Warrawee is Wahroonga, 0.7 km away.

Wahroonga
0.7 km away · income $1,042/wk · rent $600/wk
Turramurra
0.9 km away · income $1,144/wk · rent $590/wk
Normanhurst
2.4 km away · income $921/wk · rent $550/wk
Pymble
2.5 km away · income $1,224/wk · rent $630/wk
Waitara
2.6 km away · income $1,055/wk · rent $490/wk
South Turramurra
3.0 km away · income $1,058/wk · rent $795/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Warrawee

What is the population of Warrawee NSW?

The population of Warrawee NSW is 3,170 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,370 people per km². Warrawee is ranked #2,311 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Warrawee?

The median personal income in Warrawee NSW is $1,153 per week, or $59,956 per year. The median household income is $3,388 per week. Family income is $3,846 per week. Warrawee is ranked #543 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Warrawee?

Median rent in Warrawee NSW is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Warrawee ranks #121 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Warrawee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Warrawee NSW is $3,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Warrawee?

The median age in Warrawee NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Warrawee a good suburb to live in?

Warrawee is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,170. The median income is $1,153/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14183. All dollar figures in AUD.