Wareemba at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
1,519
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Wareemba.
The postcode for Wareemba is 2046 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Wareemba (2046) sits in the Canada Bay region of NSW.
Wareemba has roughly 1,519 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wareemba scores 24/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wareemba's population at 1,519, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,519
Median age
43
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
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)
$570/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
1,519
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
32
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.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wareemba.
Local schools for Wareemba
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Government School Catchment
Abbotsford Public School
Russell Lea Public School
Five Dock 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 Wareemba.
- What is the Wareemba postcode?
- Wareemba is in the 2046 postcode, in NSW, in the Canada Bay region.
- Where is Wareemba?
- Wareemba is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2046. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canada Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Wareemba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $570, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Wareemba?
- There are 20 schools serving Wareemba on this page, including All Hallows Catholic Primary School, Abbotsford Public School, Russell Lea Public School.
- How walkable is Wareemba?
- Wareemba has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wareemba?
- Wareemba is close to Chiswick, Abbotsford, Russell Lea, Five Dock, Rodd Point.
- What is the population of Wareemba?
- The population of Wareemba is approximately 1,519 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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