Wahroonga vs Warrawee
Wahroonga (median $2,990,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Warrawee ($4,400,000). Over the past year, Wahroonga (+3.1%) ran 13.3 percentage points ahead of Warrawee (-10.2%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Wahroonga | Warrawee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,990,000 | $4,400,000 |
| Median unit | $514,800 | $554,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.1% | -10.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1075/wk | $1280/wk |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | $763/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1143 | 1151 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 80 | 55 |
| Population | 17,853 | 3,170 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1097 mm | 1113 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 28.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Wahroonga scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrawee (1151) sits above Wahroonga (1143).
- For buyers
- Wahroonga is the lower entry point at $2,990,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wahroonga carries both higher gross yield (1.87% vs 1.51%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Warrawee edges out on average school ICSEA (1151 vs 1143).
Wahroonga vs Warrawee: common questions
Is Wahroonga or Warrawee cheaper to buy in?
Wahroonga has the lower median house price at $2,990,000, roughly 32% below Warrawee ($4,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Wahroonga or Warrawee?
Over the past 12 months, Wahroonga grew +3.1% vs -10.2% in Warrawee, a gap of 13.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Wahroonga or Warrawee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrawee scores 1151 vs 1143 in Wahroonga. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Wahroonga or Warrawee?
Wahroonga scores 50/100 on walkability vs 40/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Wahroonga or Warrawee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.87% in Wahroonga vs 1.51% in Warrawee. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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