Wahroonga at a glance
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
17.9k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Wahroonga.
The postcode for Wahroonga is 2076 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Wahroonga (2076) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Wahroonga has roughly 17,853 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wahroonga scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wahroonga's population at 17,853, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
17,853
Median age
44
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
17,853
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
335
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
50
0
80
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wahroonga.
Local schools for Wahroonga
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Government School Catchment
Normanhurst Boys High School
Waitara Public School
Normanhurst Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wahroonga.
- What is the Wahroonga postcode?
- Wahroonga is in the 2076 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Wahroonga?
- Wahroonga is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2076. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wahroonga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Wahroonga?
- There are 20 schools serving Wahroonga on this page, including Abbotsleigh, St Leo's Catholic College, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Wahroonga?
- Wahroonga has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 80.
- What suburbs are near Wahroonga?
- Wahroonga is close to Waitara, Normanhurst, Warrawee, Hornsby, Turramurra.
- What is the population of Wahroonga?
- The population of Wahroonga is approximately 17,853 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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