North Warrandyte
Household income in the 95.9th percentile nationally and a SEIFA IRSD decile of 10 mark North Warrandyte as one of Melbourne's most affluent fringe suburbs. The entire dwelling stock is separate houses, a rarity, and 57.7% have 4 or more bedrooms, pointing to large family homes on generous lots. With only 3,027 residents across 8.77 km2, density sits at 345 people per km2, far below Melbourne's metropolitan average, and the vacancy rate of 3.8% stays moderate. University qualifications reach 46.9%, which is 16.8 percentage points above the national figure, while median age of 42 is 2 years above national.
Population
3,027
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,766/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
No recent median sale price is recorded for North Warrandyte, but the profile signals premium territory. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400, and mortgage-to-income at 20% sits well below the 30% stress threshold. The entire stock is separate houses: 57.7% have 4 or more bedrooms and 36.7% have 3, far above the national mix. Ownership is strong at 38.6% outright and 56% on mortgage, while renters at 5.4% are far lower than the national average. Buyers compete within a tightly held, low-turnover pool.
For Buyers
No recent median sale price is recorded for North Warrandyte, but the profile signals premium territory. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400, and mortgage-to-income at 20% sits well below the 30% stress threshold. The entire stock is separate houses: 57.7% have 4 or more bedrooms and 36.7% have 3, far above the national mix. Ownership is strong at 38.6% outright and 56% on mortgage, while renters at 5.4% are far lower than the national average. Buyers compete within a tightly held, low-turnover pool.
For Investors
A renter share of just 5.4% and weekly rent of $526 present a thin landlord market compared to typical metro suburbs where renting runs above 25%. Vacancy at 3.8% is moderate, but the shallow tenant pool limits yield potential. Development is minimal at 4 applications in 12 months, keeping supply stable. Net internal migration runs at minus 71 per year while overseas arrivals add 50, leaving slow growth at 0.1% annually. Rent grew 34.7% over the decade, above long-run inflation, supporting escalation. The investment case favours capital-growth buyers on large lots rather than yield-focused landlords.
Development Activity
Total DAs
4
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Median age of 42 is 2 years above the national figure and trending older: the senior share rose 5.4 points while the working-age share fell 2.7 points over the decade. Overseas-born at 15.8% is 5.8 points below national, reflecting a strongly local-born community. Ancestry leads with English (1,308), Irish (456) and Scottish (383). Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above national, consistent with large family homes. University qualifications at 46.9% are 16.8 points above national. Volunteering runs at 25.4% and only 2.6% of residents need daily assistance.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every dwelling is a separate house, with 57.7% having 4 or more bedrooms and 36.7% having 3, above the national mix. Ownership dominates: 38.6% own outright and 56% carry a mortgage, while renters at 5.4% are far below the state average. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400 and mortgage-to-income at 20% is below the 30% stress threshold. Rent-to-income at 19% is comfortable for the small renter cohort at $526 per week. SEIFA IRSAD decile 10 places the suburb at the top economic resources tier nationally. Low turnover of 15.8% indicates owners hold for the long term.
Mortgage / mo
$2,400
Rent / wk
$526
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,028
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.8%
Unoccupied
38
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.3%
Couples, no children
2,675
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 17% of workers (202 residents), above the national sector average, followed by Professional/Technical at 15.6% (185) and Education at 13.4% (159). Professionals (518) and Managers (319) are the top occupations, consistent with the SEIFA IEO decile 9 score for education and occupation. Full-time employment is 57.4% and unemployment is 3.8%. Real income grew 13.6% over the decade. All four SEIFA indexes rank decile 9 or 10: IRSD 10, IRSAD 10, IEO 9, IER 10, placing the suburb in the top advantage tier nationally across every dimension.
Unemployment
1.7%
Labour Force
4,294
Unemployed
71
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.4%
Part-time
38.8%
Participation
66.2%
Employed
1,533
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.9%
Postgraduate
13.6%
Born Overseas
15.8%
Dwellings
969
Transport to Work
North Warrandyte is car-dependent: 91.6% drive to work and only 2% use public transport, higher car reliance than the national average, reflecting its fringe location. The crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents is low, with 29 total offences recorded. No schools are listed within the suburb boundary, so families rely on neighbouring Warrandyte and Manningham schools. The IRSAD decile 10 ranking confirms very low disadvantage nationally. Rent-to-income at 19% and mortgage-to-income at 20% are both below stress thresholds, and only 2.6% of residents require daily assistance.
Drive
91.6%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.1%/yr
(+7 people/yr)
EstablishedAnnual population growth is 0.1%, adding about 7 residents per year, slower than the state average for established suburbs. The 10-year change is 5% and the SA2 medium forecast holds near 7,061 by 2031. Net internal migration runs at minus 71 annually while overseas arrivals add 50, making overseas migration the sole positive driver. The gentrification score of 16, classified as not gentrifying, reflects a suburb already at the top advantage decile nationally with no further re-rating potential. Affordability moved from 47.1% in 2011 to 45.3% in 2021, a stable trend indicating that cost premium has held relative to income growth of 13.6% over the decade.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+50
Net Internal / yr
-71
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
29
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
9.6
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How North Warrandyte compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Warrandyte a good suburb to live in?
North Warrandyte ranks in decile 10 on IRSD, IRSAD and IER, the top tier of advantage nationally, with household income in the 95.9th percentile. University qualifications reach 46.9%, which is 16.8 points above national. The main trade-offs are car dependence, with 91.6% driving to work, and no public schools recorded within the 8.77 km2 boundary.
What is the median house price in North Warrandyte?
No recent median sale price is available in this dataset for North Warrandyte. As a proxy, monthly mortgage repayments average $2,400 and the suburb scores SEIFA IER decile 10, the top economic resources tier nationally, pointing to a high-value market. Weekly rent averages $526 and only 5.4% of residents rent.
What schools are in North Warrandyte?
No schools are recorded inside the North Warrandyte boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in neighbouring Warrandyte and the wider Manningham area. The local population is highly educated, with 46.9% holding university qualifications, which is 16.8 points above the national average.
Is North Warrandyte safe?
North Warrandyte recorded only 29 total offences, giving a crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents, which is low by Victorian standards. Property and deception offences account for 14 incidents and crimes against the person for 8. The suburb scores decile 10 on IRSD, the highest tier of relative advantage, consistent with low-crime conditions.
Is North Warrandyte good for property investment?
The renter share of 5.4% is very low compared to Melbourne metro averages, limiting rental yield potential. Weekly rent of $526 and 34.7% rent growth over the decade support long-run income. Development activity is minimal at 4 applications in 12 months, so supply is constrained and capital growth is the primary return driver for investors.
How is North Warrandyte's population changing?
Annual growth is 0.1%, adding about 7 residents per year, with the SA2 forecast to reach 7,061 by 2031. The profile is aging, with the senior share up 5.4 points and working-age share down 2.7 points over the decade. Net internal migration runs at minus 71 per year, offset by 50 overseas arrivals annually.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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