Warwick
Warwick combines a 3,858-person, detached-dominated housing market with a median age of 41, one year above the national figure. Separate houses account for 89.6% of dwellings, while household income sits at the 61.7th percentile, pointing to an established owner-occupier base. Compared with nearby Balcatta and Duncraig, Warwick's 89.6% separate-house share and just 1.1% apartment share make its housing format a key point of difference. Overseas-born residents make up 33.3%, 11.7 percentage points above the national level. With 75.5% driving and 7.7% using public transport, daily life is more car-oriented than transit-led.
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
4
Warwick suits buyers seeking established, family-sized housing rather than compact apartments. Four-plus-bedroom homes represent 47.8% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes 43.6%, while separate houses account for 89.6% compared with 1.1% apartments. Tenure is split between 39.6% owned outright and 39.8% with a mortgage, suggesting a substantial base of long-term owners as well as active borrowers. The $1,950 monthly mortgage figure and 25.7% mortgage-to-income ratio indicate a measurable repayment load, although the mortgage-stress flag is false. Because no suburb-wide median house price is available, compare recent sales, renovation costs and loan repayments before bidding.
For Buyers
Warwick suits buyers seeking established, family-sized housing rather than compact apartments. Four-plus-bedroom homes represent 47.8% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes 43.6%, while separate houses account for 89.6% compared with 1.1% apartments. Tenure is split between 39.6% owned outright and 39.8% with a mortgage, suggesting a substantial base of long-term owners as well as active borrowers. The $1,950 monthly mortgage figure and 25.7% mortgage-to-income ratio indicate a measurable repayment load, although the mortgage-stress flag is false. Because no suburb-wide median house price is available, compare recent sales, renovation costs and loan repayments before bidding.
For Investors
Warwick's rental case rests on established detached stock rather than a large apartment pipeline. Renting accounts for 18.9%, the weekly rent is $420 and vacancy is 5.5%, so tenant demand should be assessed alongside a visible level of available stock. Only 4 development applications were recorded over 12 months, including three new dwellings and a house addition, limiting evidence of rapid supply expansion. Rent growth of 33.3% and overseas migration as the primary growth driver support rental relevance, but the Stable trajectory means investors should not assume above-market capital growth. Compare net yield, insurance and maintenance against nearby Greenwood and Duncraig.
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
Schools in Warwick
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
WEST COAST SECONDARY EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTRE
HAWKER PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
WARWICK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographics
Warwick has an older age profile than Australia overall: the median age is 41, or 1 year above the national figure. University-qualified residents account for 36.8%, 6.7 percentage points above the national comparison, while 33.3% were born overseas, 11.7 points higher than nationally. English ancestry is reported by 1,612 people, followed by Irish at 472, Scottish at 414 and Italian at 218. Christianity and no religion are almost evenly represented at 1,738 and 1,735 people. The average household size is 2.5, equal to the national comparison, with couples with children at 42.0% and couples without children at 41.3%, supporting a mixed family and established-household profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.6%
Houses
9.3%
Townhouse
1.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Warwick's housing stock is strongly detached and relatively large, which shapes both maintenance costs and buyer appeal. Separate houses make up 89.6% of dwellings, compared with 9.3% semi-detached homes and 1.1% apartments. Four-plus-bedroom homes lead at 47.8%, ahead of three-bedroom homes at 43.6%, while only 7.7% have 2 bedrooms. Ownership is evenly divided between outright owners at 39.6% and mortgage holders at 39.8%; renters make up 18.9%. Weekly rent is $420 and rent-to-income is 23.9%, while the mortgage-to-income figure is 25.7%. The affordability trend is Improving, but compare each property's price, upkeep and loan costs because a median house price is unavailable.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$420
Census 2021
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
42.0%
Couples with children
41.3%
Couples, no children
15.6%
Single parent
1,131
Total families
Economy & Employment
Warwick's employment base is led by healthcare, at 16.6% or 218 workers, and education, at 14.4% or 188. Construction contributes 11.5% and 150 workers, followed by professional and technical services at 9.9% and public administration at 7.9%. The occupation mix is headed by 493 professionals, with 284 clerical and administrative workers and 283 trades workers. Labour-force participation is 63.3% and unemployment is 5.3%, while weekly household income of $1,754 sits at the 61.7th percentile, above the national median. SEIFA places Warwick in decile 7 for education and occupation, decile 8 for economic resources, decile 8 for disadvantage and decile 7 for overall advantage and disadvantage. This mix supports local service employment because healthcare and education are the largest industries.
Unemployment
5.3%
Labour Force
2,027
Unemployed
108
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.4%
Part-time
36.3%
Participation
63.3%
Employed
1,919
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.8%
Postgraduate
7.8%
Born Overseas
33.3%
Dwellings
1,510
Transport to Work
Warwick is practical for households that rely on cars: 75.5% travel as car drivers, compared with 7.7% using public transport, while only 2.1% walk or cycle and 10.7% work from home. Three local government schools span primary, senior high and education support, giving families access across multiple schooling stages. The IRSAD decile is 7 and volunteering is 17.1%, pointing to solid social resources compared with lower-decile areas. A density of 1,263.3 people per sq km across 3.05 sq km keeps services and destinations relatively close, but the high car share means transport costs matter. Check enrolment zones and current local incident information against the exact address, since school boundaries and street conditions can vary.
Drive
75.5%
Public Transport
7.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.1%
Work from Home
10.7%
Population Forecast
+1.47%/yr
(+95 people/yr)
EstablishedWarwick's established trajectory is steady rather than explosive. The annual trend is 1.47%, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 32.1% over 10 years. The shift label is Stable, and the separate gentrification measure records a score of 21 at the Early signs stage, so current change looks incremental compared with an actively redeveloping corridor. Rent growth has reached 33.3%, and affordability is labelled Improving despite the movement from 67.0 in 2011 to 53.5 in 2021. The COVID dip was 5.5%, followed by a 9.0% recovery, showing that established demand helped the area regain momentum. Watch infill approvals, rental pressure and overseas migration to see whether growth moves beyond the present early-signs phase.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+156
Net Internal / yr
-98
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +34% since 2011, COVID recovered (-6% dip → full recovery)
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 households wanting detached housing, established services and a family-oriented age profile. Its median age is 41 and 89.6% of dwellings are separate houses, while 75.5% drive to work. Compared with a transit-led area, car access is more important for daily routines.
What is the median house price in Warwick?
A suburb-wide median house price is not available. Buyers should compare recent sales by street and dwelling type; 47.8% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms and the mortgage indicator is $1,950 per month. The 25.7% mortgage-to-income figure is also relevant when testing borrowing capacity.
What schools are in Warwick?
Warwick has 3 local government schools: Hawker Park Primary School, Warwick Senior High School and West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre. The mix covers primary, senior high and education support. Check the exact address for enrolment zones because boundaries can differ from suburb boundaries.
Is Warwick safe?
Use current WA Police incident information for the exact street because conditions can vary within Warwick's 3.05 sq km area. Its IRSAD decile is 7, but that broader measure should not replace checking recent incidents, lighting, parking and travel routes before choosing a home.
Is Warwick good for property investment?
Warwick may suit investors seeking established detached stock: 18.9% of occupied dwellings are rented, weekly rent is $420 and vacancy is 5.5%. Rent growth is 33.3%, but only 4 development applications were recorded over 12 months, so yield, maintenance and future supply need close checking.
How is Warwick's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 32.1% over 10 years, with annual growth of 1.47%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the trajectory is Stable and the gentrification stage is Early signs with a score of 21. This points to gradual change rather than a rapid reset.
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 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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