Warwick
Nearly 81% of Warwick households either own outright or carry a mortgage, placing it firmly in mortgage-belt territory for Perth's northern suburbs. The suburb scores decile 8 on IRSD, meaning it ranks above most Australian suburbs on the relative disadvantage index, and household incomes sit in the 61.7th percentile nationally. At 3,858 residents spread across 3.05 km2, density reaches 1,263 per km2. The median age of 41 matches the national figure almost exactly, yet the senior population share has grown 6.9 points over the decade, pointing to a gradually aging community despite a 6.3% population rise over the same 10-year period.
Population
3,858
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,754/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
Median House
$514K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price for Warwick is $514,000, based on 2025 rental data, which is moderate by Perth metro standards. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and at a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.7%, buyers are comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 89.6% of stock, with semi-detached at 9.3% and apartments at just 1.1%, so detached-house buyers face minimal competition from higher-density alternatives. Bedroom distribution skews large: 47.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 43.6% have 3 bedrooms, which suits families seeking space. Outright owners (40.3%) and mortgage holders (40.5%) are near equal, a sign of an established owner-occupier base rather than a speculative market.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price for Warwick is $514,000, based on 2025 rental data, which is moderate by Perth metro standards. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and at a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.7%, buyers are comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. Separate houses dominate at 89.6% of stock, with semi-detached at 9.3% and apartments at just 1.1%, so detached-house buyers face minimal competition from higher-density alternatives. Bedroom distribution skews large: 47.8% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 43.6% have 3 bedrooms, which suits families seeking space. Outright owners (40.3%) and mortgage holders (40.5%) are near equal, a sign of an established owner-occupier base rather than a speculative market.
For Investors
Renters make up 19.3% of Warwick households, below the national average, which limits the tenant pool landlords can draw from. Weekly rent sits at $420, and against a $514,000 median price that implies a gross yield near 4.2%, reasonable for a Perth suburb. The vacancy rate of 5.5% is elevated and warrants attention before purchasing, as it may compress rents in the near term. Net internal migration averages 74 persons per year and net overseas migration adds 50, giving balanced migration drivers that support steady rather than sharp demand growth. Annual population growth of 0.61% and a medium forecast of 16,808 residents by 2031 compared to the current 16,197 indicate a slow but reliable expansion trajectory.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1
Last 12 Months
1
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
Hawker Park Primary School
K-6 · 228 students
Warwick Senior High School
7-12 · 811 students
Demographics
The median age of 41 is 1 year above the national figure, and the aging trajectory is clear: the senior share has risen 6.9 points while the young adult share fell 3.1 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents at 33.3% exceed the national average by 11.7 percentage points. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,612), Irish (472), Scottish (414) and Italian (218) residents. University qualifications at 36.8% sit 6.7 points above national, reflecting a knowledge-worker presence consistent with the suburb's occupational profile. Household size averages 2.5, matching the national figure, and 38% of families are couples with children, the dominant household type.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.6%
Houses
9.3%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Warwick splits almost evenly between outright owners (40.3%) and mortgage holders (40.5%), with renters at 19.3%. The near-equal split of owners and mortgage holders points to an established suburb where long-term holders coexist with active buyers. Stock is almost entirely separate houses (89.6%), with semi-detached at 9.3% and apartments at just 1.1%. This detached-dominant profile means buyers rarely bid against apartment investors for the same properties. The large-bedroom skew is strong: 91.4% of dwellings have 3 or more bedrooms. Rent-to-income at 23.9% remains affordable, and mortgage-to-income at 25.7% stays below the 30% stress threshold, making Warwick one of the more financially comfortable owner-occupier suburbs in Perth's north.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$793
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.5%
Unoccupied
87
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.3%
Couples, no children
3,139
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads Warwick's industry base at 16.6% of workers (218 people), followed closely by Education at 14.4% (188). Construction at 11.5% (150) and Professional/Tech at 9.9% (130) round out a diversified local economy with no single sector dominating. By occupation, Professionals (493) are the largest group, ahead of Clerical/Admin (284) and Managers (227), consistent with the suburb's university qualification rate of 36.8%, which runs 6.7 points above the national average. The unemployment rate is 5.6% with a participation rate of 60.1%. Warwick scores decile 8 on IRSD and decile 7 on IRSAD and IEO, placing it in the upper-advantage tier compared to all Australian suburbs. Real income growth of 4.5% over the decade, though positive, is moderate.
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
61.7%
Part-time
32.7%
Participation
60.1%
Employed
1,818
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.8%
Postgraduate
7.8%
Born Overseas
33.3%
Dwellings
1,510
Transport to Work
Transport in Warwick is car-dominated: 84.6% of residents drive to work, above the national average, while only 8.6% use public transport and 2.3% walk or cycle. The suburb scores decile 8 on IRSD, placing it in the top quartile nationally for low disadvantage. Housing stress is absent on both measures: rent-to-income is 23.9% and mortgage-to-income is 25.7%, both below the 30% stress threshold. Volunteering is strong at 17.1%, and only 5.0% of the 3,858 residents need daily assistance. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby institutions. Rent growth of 20.5% over the period signals that Warwick has become meaningfully more sought-after as a rental market, even if the vacancy rate of 5.5% currently runs above comfortable levels.
Drive
84.6%
Public Transport
8.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.61%/yr
(+98 people/yr)
EstablishedWarwick's population has grown from roughly 15,200 a decade ago to 16,197 in 2025, a 6.3% rise over 10 years. The current annual growth rate of 0.61% adds approximately 98 people per year, supported by balanced migration: 74 from internal flows and 50 from overseas. Medium forecasts project 16,808 residents by 2031, a continuation of this steady pace. The suburb did not experience a COVID-related population dip, and affordability has improved from 45.7% in 2011 to 42.9% in 2021. The gentrification score of 9 out of 100 classifies Warwick as not gentrifying, which fits a settled, owner-occupier area with a decile 8 advantage score that leaves limited room for the kind of demographic uplift that drives gentrification.
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 ranks in decile 8 on IRSD, placing it in the top quartile for low disadvantage nationally. Household incomes are in the 61.7th percentile and mortgage stress is absent at 25.7% mortgage-to-income. The suburb is car-dependent with 84.6% of residents driving, which suits households with vehicles but limits appeal for those without.
What is the median house price in Warwick?
The estimated median house price is $514,000, based on 2025 rental data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.7%, which is comfortably below the 30% stress threshold even for median-income households.
What schools are in Warwick?
No schools are recorded inside the Warwick, WA boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in adjacent northern Perth suburbs. The local population is well-educated, with 36.8% holding university qualifications, which is 6.7 points above the national average.
Is Warwick safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Warwick in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 8 on IRSD, the index of relative disadvantage, placing it in the low-disadvantage tier nationally. Only 5.0% of residents (188 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a relatively low-vulnerability community.
Is Warwick good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $420 against a $514,000 median price implies a gross yield near 4.2%, reasonable for Perth. However, the vacancy rate of 5.5% is elevated and may pressure rents. Annual population growth of 0.61% and net migration of 124 persons per year provide steady but not strong demand support. Rent has grown 20.5% over the period, suggesting improving rental fundamentals.
How is Warwick's population changing?
Warwick's population grew 6.3% over the past decade, reaching 16,197 in 2025. Current annual growth is 0.61%, adding around 98 people per year. Medium forecasts project 16,808 residents by 2031. The suburb is aging, with the senior share up 6.9 points and the young adult share down 3.1 points over 10 years.
What languages are spoken in Warwick?
About 33.3% of Warwick residents were born overseas, which is 11.7 percentage points above the national figure. The top non-English languages are Mandarin (39 speakers), Italian (27), Cantonese (20) and German (12), reflecting a modest but internationally diverse resident mix.
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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