Warwick
A vacancy rate of 10.2% is Warwick's sharpest signal: this regional service centre has more available stock than many tighter Queensland markets, while still supporting 12,294 residents across 29.4 sq km. The median age is 45, 5 years above the national benchmark, and household income sits at the 14.2 percentile. Unlike smaller nearby Womina and Rosenthal Heights, Warwick carries the district's schools, health and retail functions, which helps explain its 85.1% separate-house base and older, lower-density feel.
Population
12,294
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,035/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
68
Homebuyers are looking at a house-led market rather than an apartment one: 85.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 12.3% semi-detached and only 2.3% apartments. Family-sized stock is common, with 44.9% having 3 bedrooms and 32.7% having 4 or more. The $1,170 median monthly mortgage equates to 26.1% of income, below stress level, because purchase debt is modest compared with capital-city settings; outright ownership is also high at 37.0%.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are looking at a house-led market rather than an apartment one: 85.1% of dwellings are separate houses, 12.3% semi-detached and only 2.3% apartments. Family-sized stock is common, with 44.9% having 3 bedrooms and 32.7% having 4 or more. The $1,170 median monthly mortgage equates to 26.1% of income, below stress level, because purchase debt is modest compared with capital-city settings; outright ownership is also high at 37.0%.
For Investors
For investors, Warwick mixes accessible rents with real leasing risk. Renters make up 36.8% of households and the median rent is $260 per week, but the 10.2% vacancy rate is higher than a tight rental market, so holding costs and tenant quality matter. Rent growth has been 20.5%, and 16 development approvals in 12 months point to steady rather than speculative supply. Balanced migration, at +74 internal and +50 overseas residents a year on average, supports demand gradually.
Development Activity
Total DAs
68
Last 12 Months
68
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
Schools in Warwick iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
The SCOTS PGC College
Prep-12 · 470 students
St Mary's School
Prep-6 · 321 students
Assumption College
7-12 · 444 students
The School of Total Education
Prep-12 · 122 students
Warwick Christian College
Prep-12 · 183 students
Demographics
Warwick skews older and more locally born than Australia overall. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national level, while the overseas-born share of 9.6% sits 12.0 percentage points below national. University attainment is 17.5%, lower by 12.6 points, which fits a regional workforce heavy in services, trades and labouring roles. English ancestry is prominent at 5,160 people, followed by Irish at 1,683 and Scottish at 1,459; Mandarin is the largest listed non-English home language at 21 speakers.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.1%
Houses
12.3%
Townhouse
2.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Warwick's housing pattern is stable and owner-oriented compared with apartment-heavy inner markets. Ownership is split across 37.0% owned outright, 26.2% with a mortgage and 36.8% renting, so the tenure base is mixed rather than investor dominated. Without a quoted house-sale median, affordability is best read through costs: $260 weekly rent equals 25.1% of income and the $1,170 median monthly mortgage equals 26.1%. Stock is practical, with 85.1% separate houses, 44.9% of homes having 3 bedrooms and 32.7% having 4 or more.
Mortgage / mo
$1,170
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Mar 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $260.
$500
Bond data Mar 2026 quarter · houses $500 · units $400
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$590
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.2%
Unoccupied
569
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.7%
Couples, no children
8,832
Total families
Economy & Employment
The economy is anchored by population services, with Healthcare at 21.2% of local jobs, Education 13.3%, Retail 11.0%, Manufacturing 9.6% and Construction 8.0%. Occupations lean practical: 905 labourers, 655 community and personal workers and 626 professionals. SEIFA is below average overall, with IEO decile 1, IRSD decile 2 and IRSAD decile 1; IER is higher at decile 3 because resources such as outright ownership at 37.0% cushion some households despite low education and occupation scores.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
7,936
Unemployed
353
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.6%
Part-time
32.5%
Participation
48.5%
Employed
4,539
Occupations
Top Industries
University
17.5%
Postgraduate
2.9%
Born Overseas
9.6%
Dwellings
4,985
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-led: 85.3% of commuters drive, 5.6% walk or cycle and only 0.2% use public transport, so convenience depends on parking and road access more than timetables. Education choice is a strength for a regional centre, with 10 schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors. The top ICSEA markers are The SCOTS PGC College at 1008, St Mary's School at 1002 and Assumption College at 994, with the full local ICSEA range from 860 to 1008. IRSAD decile 1 is below average, so amenity should be weighed against local disadvantage.
Drive
85.3%
Public Transport
0.2%
Walk / Cycle
5.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.61%/yr
(+98 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is expected to be steady, not transformative. The forecast trend is 0.61% a year or about 98 people annually, taking the medium series from 16,319 in 2026 to 16,808 in 2031. Migration is balanced rather than one-sided, averaging +74 internal and +50 overseas residents each year. The suburb is aging, with seniors up 6.9 points and younger residents down 3.1 points, while gentrification is low: score 9 and stage Not gentrifying, below the kind of rapid-price-change profile seen in hotter markets.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+50
Net Internal / yr
+74
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Net internal migration +74/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Warwick compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Warwick a good suburb to live in?
Warwick can suit buyers wanting a regional service centre with 10 schools, 85.1% separate houses and a median age of 45. It is more car dependent than inner suburbs, with 85.3% driving to work and only 0.2% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Warwick?
Warwick's current house-sale median is not quoted. Market cost markers include a $1,170 median monthly mortgage and $260 median weekly rent, with mortgage and rent-to-income ratios of 26.1% and 25.1%, respectively.
What schools are in Warwick?
Warwick has 10 schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors. The highest ICSEA entries are The SCOTS PGC College at 1008, St Mary's School at 1002 and Assumption College at 994, while enrolments range from 122 to 702.
Is Warwick safe?
Crime-rate figures are not quoted for Warwick, so safety should be checked against current Queensland Police material before committing. Local context includes 12,294 residents, 10 schools and 85.3% car commuting, which shapes busy periods around schools and shops.
Is Warwick good for property investment?
Warwick has an investor case built on 36.8% renting and a $260 median weekly rent, but the 10.2% vacancy rate is higher than tight-market levels. Demand is helped by balanced migration averaging +74 internal and +50 overseas residents a year.
How is Warwick's population changing?
Warwick is growing slowly, with the trend at 0.61% a year or 98 people annually. The medium forecast rises from 16,319 in 2026 to 16,808 in 2031, while the aging trajectory shows seniors up 6.9 points and younger residents down 3.1 points.
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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