Warrawee vs Wahroonga.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $4,400,000 and $2,990,000. Wahroonga edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Wahroonga (median $2,990,000) is roughly 47% 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.
Wahroonga scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 50/100 ), 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, 47% 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).
Common questions
Is Warrawee or Wahroonga cheaper to buy in?
Wahroonga has the lower median house price at $2,990,000, roughly 47% 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, Warrawee or Wahroonga?
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 Warrawee or Wahroonga 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, Warrawee or Wahroonga?
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, Warrawee or Wahroonga?
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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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