Warrimoo
Household income in the 90.3rd percentile nationally tells the first part of Warrimoo's story; the second is that 98.9% of dwellings are separate houses on a suburb of just 8.58 square kilometres, making it one of the most detached-dominant pockets in the Blue Mountains fringe. With 2,452 residents, a median age of 38, and SEIFA scores at decile 9 on both IRSD and IRSAD, the suburb sits firmly above the state average for advantage. University qualifications reach 42.9%, some 12.8 points above the national figure, driven by a professional workforce where Education and Healthcare together account for 38.4% of local employment.
Population
2,452
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,382/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
23
Median House
$990K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $990,000 in 2025, up 3.9% from $952,500 in 2024, a measured rise compared to more volatile Sydney fringe markets. Separate houses account for 98.9% of the stock, so buyers are almost always competing for detached homes rather than apartments or townhouses. The bedroom profile skews large: 45.5% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 40.4% have three, making Warrimoo particularly suited to families. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.0%, well below the 30% stress threshold, because high household income of $2,382 per week offsets the near-$1 million price point.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $990,000 in 2025, up 3.9% from $952,500 in 2024, a measured rise compared to more volatile Sydney fringe markets. Separate houses account for 98.9% of the stock, so buyers are almost always competing for detached homes rather than apartments or townhouses. The bedroom profile skews large: 45.5% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 40.4% have three, making Warrimoo particularly suited to families. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.0%, well below the 30% stress threshold, because high household income of $2,382 per week offsets the near-$1 million price point.
For Investors
The rental market in Warrimoo is narrow, with only 13.9% of dwellings tenanted and weekly rent at $400, which implies a gross yield below 2.2% against the $990,000 median. A vacancy rate of 3.9% signals adequate turnover without oversupply, but the thin renter base means landlord demand is driven by families rather than a broad tenant pool. Net internal migration runs at negative 166 residents per year, offset partly by 120 overseas arrivals annually, leaving very slow population growth of 0.02% per year. Development activity is modest at 20 applications in the past 12 months, most being alterations and pool additions rather than new dwellings, so the housing stock is largely stable.
Development Activity
Total DAs
101
Last 12 Months
23
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+9.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Warrimoo iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Wycliffe Christian School
K-12 · 586 students
Warrimoo Public School
K-6 · 146 students
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2.0 years below the national figure, yet the suburb shows a clear aging trajectory with the senior share rising 6.2 points and the working-age share falling 4.2 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents make up only 13.5%, which is 8.1 points below the national average, consistent with the dominant English (1,099), Irish (379) and Scottish (301) ancestries that define the suburb's Anglo-Celtic character. University qualifications at 42.9% run 12.8 points above the national rate, supporting the professional and managerial occupation profile. Average household size is 2.8, slightly above the national figure, reflecting the family-oriented composition where couples with children represent the largest household type.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.9%
Houses
0.7%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Warrimoo's housing market is almost entirely separate houses (98.9%), with apartments at 0.4% and semi-detached at 0.7%, a stock profile that is unusual even by suburban NSW standards. Ownership rates are high: 34.6% own outright and 51.5% hold a mortgage, leaving only 13.9% renting. The bedroom split confirms the family focus, with 4-plus bedroom homes at 45.5% and three-bedroom at 40.4%. Prices rose from $952,500 in 2024 to $990,000 in 2025, a 3.9% annual gain. Rent-to-income sits at 16.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress marker, and mortgage-to-income at 21.0% is lower than many comparable Blue Mountains fringe suburbs, because family incomes here rank in the 90.3rd percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$400
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,018
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.9%
Unoccupied
34
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.4%
Couples, no children
2,133
Total families
Economy & Employment
Education leads local industry at 20.1% of workers (196 people), followed by Healthcare at 18.3% (179) and Public Administration at 11.0% (107). Professional/Technical services add 9.3% and Construction 9.2%, together painting a white-collar and trades-balanced workforce. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 411, ahead of Community/Personal (168), Managers (165) and Clerical/Admin (161). Unemployment stands at 3.6%, close to NSW norms, with a full-time employment rate of 65.0% and participation at 61.9%. The SEIFA IEO (education and occupation) score is at decile 8, one tier below the IRSD and IRSAD deciles of 9, suggesting that while the suburb is low-disadvantage overall, occupational diversity is slightly less concentrated at the very top.
Unemployment
1.3%
Labour Force
10,503
Unemployed
141
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.0%
Part-time
31.4%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
1,149
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.9%
Postgraduate
11.4%
Born Overseas
13.5%
Dwellings
841
Transport to Work
Car reliance in Warrimoo is pronounced, with 88.3% of residents driving to work, well above the national average, reflecting the limited public transport serving the Blue Mountains fringe, where only 3.9% use transit and 1.7% walk or cycle. The suburb scores decile 9 on IRSAD, placing it among the least disadvantaged areas nationally. Volunteering reaches 20.3%, above typical suburban rates, and only 5.0% of residents need daily assistance despite the aging demographic shift. Rent stress is absent at 16.8% rent-to-income, and mortgage stress is mild at 21.0%. No school data is recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families draw on schools in neighbouring Blue Mountains communities.
Drive
88.3%
Public Transport
3.9%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.02%/yr
(+3 people/yr)
EstablishedWarrimoo is growing at just 0.02% per year, adding roughly 3 residents annually, which places it firmly in the slow-growth category compared to outer-ring greenfield suburbs. The 10-year population change of 2.7% confirms the established, stable character. Medium forecasts hold the SA2-level population near 19,270 through to 2031, with no significant expansion expected. Net internal outflow of 166 residents per year is partially countered by overseas arrivals of 120, leaving the suburb reliant on overseas migration for any positive momentum. The gentrification score of 17 and stage of not gentrifying reflects that the suburb is already high-advantage with limited room for rapid socioeconomic uplift.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+120
Net Internal / yr
-166
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal outflow -166/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Warrimoo compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warrimoo a good suburb to live in?
Warrimoo ranks at decile 9 on both IRSD and IRSAD, placing it among the least disadvantaged suburbs nationally. Household income sits in the 90.3rd percentile, university qualifications reach 42.9% (12.8 points above national), and mortgage-to-income is a manageable 21.0%. The trade-off is high car dependence, with 88.3% of residents driving to work.
What is the median house price in Warrimoo?
The median house price is $990,000, up 3.9% from $952,500 in 2024. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167 and weekly rent is $400. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.0% is below the 30% stress threshold, supported by household incomes of $2,382 per week.
What schools are in Warrimoo?
No schools are recorded inside the Warrimoo boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring Blue Mountains communities. The local population is well-educated, with 42.9% holding university qualifications, which is 12.8 points above the national average.
Is Warrimoo safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Warrimoo in this dataset. As an indirect measure, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, indicating very low deprivation. Only 5.0% of residents (118 people) need daily assistance, and the volunteering rate of 20.3% reflects an engaged, cohesive community.
Is Warrimoo good for property investment?
Warrimoo's rental market is small, with only 13.9% of dwellings tenanted and weekly rent of $400, implying a gross yield under 2.2% against the $990,000 median. A 3.9% vacancy rate is manageable, but low renter demand and net internal outflow of 166 people per year limit tenant pool growth. Capital growth of 3.9% over the past year is modest but steady.
How is Warrimoo's population changing?
Warrimoo is growing at just 0.02% per year, adding around 3 residents annually. The 10-year population change was 2.7%. The suburb has an aging trajectory, with the senior share rising 6.2 points over the decade. Net internal migration is negative at 166 per year, with overseas arrivals of 120 providing partial offset.
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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