Warrandyte (Vic.)

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According to analysis of demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Warrandyte has a population estimated at 5,657 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 116 people (2.1%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 5,541 residents. This trend is determined from the estimated resident count of 5,657 calculated by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and address verifications conducted since the Census. Such a population size corresponds to a density of 324 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per resident and opportunity for prospective expansion. Overseas migration was the primary driver of demographic growth, accounting for approximately 83.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Warrandyte possesses a highly educated labor force, with professional services highly represented, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.9% over the past year, according to Districts compilation of regional statistical data. In March 2026, 3,254 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.5% lower than the 4.8% recorded in Greater Melbourne, while labor force participation was close to the 70.2% seen in Greater Melbourne. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 39.5%, worked from home, although this may have been influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

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The suburb of Warrandyte recorded a median taxpayer income of $57,787 and an average of $98,967 based on the latest postcode data from the ATO compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. These figures are very high on a national scale, comparing to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates stand at approximately $63,346 for the median and $108,488 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows weekly household incomes are high, placing at the 94th percentile ($2,742 weekly). The statistics indicate that 32.1% of the population (1,815 individuals) earn in the $4000+ bracket, differing from the metropolitan area where the - bracket is most common at . Household financial strength is evident, with of households earning weekly incomes above which supports consumer spending. After paying for housing, residents keep of their income, indicating strong purchasing capacity, and the area is situated in the th decile on the SEIFA index for income.

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The mix of housing in the suburb of Warrandyte at the most recent Census consisted of 98.8% detached houses and 1.2% other housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), which contrasts with the Melbourne metropolitan breakdown of 67.9% detached houses and 32.1% other housing types. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Warrandyte was considerably higher than in metropolitan Melbourne, standing at 46.0%, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (46.1%) or rented (7.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the metropolitan Melbourne average at $2,200, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $492, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Warrandyte are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national figure of $375.

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Family households make up the majority of homes at 85.4%, which consists of couples with children at 48.6%, couples without children at 26.8%, and single parent families at 9.4%. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.6% of homes, with single person households representing 13.8% and group homes making up 0.9%. The median household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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The local educational profile is distinct compared to the wider region, with university graduation rates (38.5% of residents aged 15+) exceeding both the Australian average of 30.4% and the state average for VIC (33.4%), showing a strong focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 25.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational qualifications are also common, with 28.9% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (16.4%).

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Public transport networks include 48 active transit stops in the suburb of Warrandyte, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 5 distinct routes, which coordinate to provide 1,782 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 394 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is mainly a residential area, the majority of commuters travel outside the area, and cars remain the primary mode of travel for 93% of residents. Household car ownership averages 2.2 vehicles per home, which is above the metropolitan average. A high proportion of residents, 39.5%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules).

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Health statistics show strong results for the suburb of Warrandyte, based on Districts analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates, with a very low incidence of common health issues across all age brackets. The rate of private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing approximately 66% of the population (3,721 people). This compares to a rate of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Warrandyte displays higher levels of cultural diversity than average, with 20.7% of residents born outside Australia and 13.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 48.4% of the population. The most pronounced divergence in representation is Islam, which accounts for 1.1% of the population in the suburb of Warrandyte, compared to 5.6% across Greater Melbourne.

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With a median age of 44, the suburb of Warrandyte is older than Greater Melbourne's median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 15 - 24 age bracket is highly represented at 19.2% compared to Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 6.1%. This 15 - 24 cohort is larger than the national average of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 16.0% to 19.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 5.1% to 7.3%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from to , and the to cohort declined from to . Demographic projections indicate the age structure of the suburb of Warrandyte will shift by . Leading this change, the to cohort is projected to grow by (an increase of people), rising from to . This aging trend is prominent, with residents aged and over accounting for of the projected population growth, while the to and to brackets are expected to experience declines in population.

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Warrandyte currently has an estimated 226 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 113 children aged 0-2 and 75 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 191 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 510. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.8 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally).