Snowy Valleys
Waramanga
Waramanga at a glance
Median house
$930,000
Median unit
$620,000
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
2,785
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Waramanga.
Waramanga (2611) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of the ACT. The median house here is $930,000, in line with the the ACT median of around $950K.
Waramanga has roughly 2,785 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Waramanga scores 16/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waramanga's population at 2,785, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,785
Median age
38
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $930,000 on a typical sale, in line with the the ACT median. Units come in around $620,000, roughly 33% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $186,000. Prices are in line with the the ACT median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$930,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $620,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$379/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$379/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$930,000
$620,000
2,785
Median age: 38
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.12% (median rent $379/wk against a $930,000 price tag). Units yield 3.18% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (27%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.12%
Based on $930,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.18%
Based on $620,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
53
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
16
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waramanga.
Local schools for Waramanga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Arawang Primary School
Mount Stromlo High School
Lyons Early Childhood School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Waramanga.
- What is the median house price in Waramanga?
- The median house price in Waramanga, ACT 2611 is $930,000. The median unit price is $620,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Waramanga postcode?
- Waramanga is in the 2611 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Waramanga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $379, for units it's $379.
- What schools are in Waramanga?
- There are 20 schools serving Waramanga on this page, including Arawang Primary School, St John Vianney's Primary School, Mount Stromlo High School.
- How walkable is Waramanga?
- Waramanga has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Waramanga?
- Waramanga is close to Fisher, Stirling, Chifley, O Malley, Weston Creek.
- What is the population of Waramanga?
- Waramanga has approximately 2,785 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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