Warrandyte
High household incomes and a detached-home profile shape Warrandyte more than rapid turnover: 5,541 residents, a median age of 45 and 98.8% separate houses. Household income sits at the 94.9th percentile, while 85.9% of residents stayed at the same address, pointing to established wealth and low mobility. Compared with nearby Donvale, Warrandyte has a more strongly detached and established housing identity. Just 1.1% use public transport and 40.4% work from home, while the age profile is 5 years above the national average. The suburb therefore suits established households better than buyers seeking fast demographic change.
Population
5,541
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,742/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
40
Median House
$1.2M
October to December 2025
Buyers face a premium entry point because Warrandyte is dominated by large detached homes and established household incomes. Four or more bedrooms account for 63.3% of homes and 3-bedroom dwellings represent 30.6%, limiting the supply of smaller options. Ownership is split between 45.8% outright and 45.6% with a mortgage. Monthly mortgage repayments are $2,200 and mortgage costs equal 18.5% of household income, with no mortgage stress flag. Compared with its 2023 peak, the current price offers some relief, but entry remains high.
For Buyers
Buyers face a premium entry point because Warrandyte is dominated by large detached homes and established household incomes. Four or more bedrooms account for 63.3% of homes and 3-bedroom dwellings represent 30.6%, limiting the supply of smaller options. Ownership is split between 45.8% outright and 45.6% with a mortgage. Monthly mortgage repayments are $2,200 and mortgage costs equal 18.5% of household income, with no mortgage stress flag. Compared with its 2023 peak, the current price offers some relief, but entry remains high.
For Investors
Warrandyte suits investors seeking an established, tightly held market, but the rental pool is small. Only 7.5% of households rent, the median weekly rent is $492 and vacancy is 4.1%, so tenant demand can be supported by limited supply even as acquisition costs remain high. Thirty-three development applications were recorded over 12 months, indicating ongoing planning activity, although recent examples include dwelling extensions, fencing and permit amendments rather than clear evidence of a large new rental pipeline. Rent growth of 34.7% supports the income case, while the wider growth trend is only 0.1% annually and overseas migration is the primary driver.
Development Activity
Total DAs
46
Last 12 Months
40
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+1233.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Warrandyte
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Andersons Creek Primary School
Warrandyte Primary School
Warrandyte High School
Demographics
Warrandyte has an older, highly educated household profile. The median age is 45, which is 5 years above the national average, while 47.3% of residents have a university qualification, 17.2 percentage points higher than nationally. Average household size is 3.0, or 0.5 above the national figure, and couples with children make up 55.9% of families. English ancestry leads with 2,149 responses, followed by Scottish at 663, Irish at 642 and Italian at 471. Christianity accounts for 2,550 people and no religion for 2,527. Overseas-born residents represent 20.7%, slightly below the national comparison by 0.9 percentage points. Larger homes, long-term residence and strong education levels help explain the suburb's family-oriented and established character.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.8%
Houses
0.9%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Warrandyte's housing stock is unusually concentrated in separate houses, which helps explain both its price premium and its limited rental depth. Separate houses account for 98.8% of dwellings, semi-detached homes 0.9%, and 4 or more bedrooms 63.3%, compared with 30.6% for 3-bedroom homes and 5.1% for 2-bedroom homes. Tenure is nearly evenly split between outright ownership at 45.8% and mortgages at 45.6%, while renting accounts for only 7.5%. Compared with nearby Donvale, Warrandyte's 98.8% separate-house share signals a more strongly established, low-density housing choice.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$492
Census 2021
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$931
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.1%
Unoccupied
76
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
55.9%
Couples with children
33.0%
Couples, no children
10.8%
Single parent
1,581
Total families
Economy & Employment
Warrandyte's economic base is highly skilled and well resourced. Weekly household income is $2,742 and ranks at the 94.9th percentile nationally, while personal income is $931 and family income is $3,088. Healthcare leads employment at 19.4%, followed by education at 13.1%, professional and technical work at 12.3%, construction at 11.9% and retail at 6.5%. Professionals number 859 and managers 619, reinforcing the suburb's white-collar profile. Unemployment is 3.6% and labour-force participation is 66.4%. SEIFA results sit above the national midpoint, with IEO at decile 8, IER at decile 10, IRSD at decile 10 and IRSAD at decile 9. The IEO result is lower than the IER result, suggesting economic resources are especially strong relative to the combined education and occupation measure.
Unemployment
3.6%
Labour Force
3,043
Unemployed
109
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.5%
Part-time
38.3%
Participation
66.4%
Employed
2,934
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.3%
Postgraduate
12.5%
Born Overseas
20.7%
Dwellings
1,791
Transport to Work
Daily life is practical but car-dependent. Car drivers account for 53.5% of commuting, compared with 1.1% using public transport and 1.7% walking or cycling, while 40.4% work from home. This pattern suits households with vehicles and flexible employment more than commuters relying on frequent transit. Three nearby government schools provide a mix of 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school, with enrolment zones worth checking against the exact address. Reported crime totals 138 incidents, including 64 property and deception offences and 36 crimes against the person, equating to 24.9 incidents per 1,000 residents. Compared with public-transport-oriented suburbs, Warrandyte requires more driving, but its IRSAD decile 9 places it above most areas nationally. Volunteering is 22.7%, supporting local participation and services.
Drive
53.5%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
40.4%
Population Forecast
+0.1%/yr
(+7 people/yr)
EstablishedWarrandyte is an established, slow-growth suburb rather than a fast-expanding corridor. The annual trend is 0.1%, while population change across the wider area is 5.0% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but the trajectory is labelled Aging, with the senior share increasing 5.4 percentage points and the young share falling 1.8 points. Compared with a high-growth market, this points to a more stable and mature demand profile. Gentrification is not driving the outlook: the gentrification score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying. Rent growth of 34.7% and real income growth of 13.6% indicate that housing and household earnings have still changed materially, even as annual population growth remains restrained.
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
138
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
24.9
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 Warrandyte compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warrandyte a good suburb to live in?
Warrandyte suits households wanting large detached homes and established surroundings. The median age is 45, 98.8% of homes are separate houses and IRSAD sits in decile 9. Car dependence is substantial, with 53.5% driving to work versus 1.1% using public transport.
What schools are in Warrandyte?
Three government schools are listed locally, comprising 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school. These include Warrandyte Primary School, Andersons Creek Primary School and Warrandyte High School. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone for each address because boundaries can affect access.
Is Warrandyte safe?
Crime was recorded at 24.9 incidents per 1,000 residents, with 138 total offences. Property and deception offences accounted for 64 incidents, while crimes against the person totalled 36. This supports a relatively low-crime profile, although normal precautions remain sensible around vehicles, sheds and unoccupied homes.
How is Warrandyte's population changing?
Warrandyte has an aging trajectory rather than rapid expansion. The annual growth trend is 0.1%, population change across the wider area is 5.0% over 10 years, and the senior share has risen 5.4 percentage points while the young share fell 1.8 points. Overseas migration is the primary driver.
What development is occurring in Warrandyte?
There were 33 planning or development applications in the latest 12-month period. Recent examples include an extension and alterations to a dwelling, a fence and a planning permit amendment. This points to incremental change in an established housing stock rather than evidence of a large new estate pipeline.
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), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), 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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