Warrandyte vs Warranwood

Warranwood (median $1,280,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Warrandyte ($1,330,000).

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Warrandyte and Warranwood side by side

MeasureWarrandyteWarranwood
Price and market
Median house$1,330,000$1,280,000
Median unit$364,320$332,640
Renting
Owner occupied91.0%90.0%
Renter occupied8.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11061080
Lifestyle and people
Walk score286
Transit score00
Bike score0100
Population5,5414,820
Median age4541
Climate
Annual rainfall757 mm826 mm
Mean max, January27.4°C26.7°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

Warrandyte scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrandyte (1106) sits above Warranwood (1080).

For buyers
Warranwood is the lower entry point at $1,280,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Warrandyte edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1080).

Warrandyte vs Warranwood: common questions

Is Warrandyte or Warranwood cheaper to buy in?

Warranwood has the lower median house price at $1,280,000, roughly 4% below Warrandyte ($1,330,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Warrandyte or Warranwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrandyte scores 1106 vs 1080 in Warranwood. 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, Warrandyte or Warranwood?

Warrandyte scores 28/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.