Warriewood (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside recent residential addresses confirmed by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Warriewood has an estimated residency of 9,429 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,050 individuals (12.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 8,379. This adjustment is calculated from a local residency of 9,362, determined by Districts through analysing the latest ABS ERP figures from June 2025 in combination with 241 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. Such a population size represents a density of 2,261 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure recorded across Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The 12.5% expansion rate in the suburb of Warriewood since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 area (2.5%) and the SA4 region, establishing the locality as a regional leader in population growth. This demographic increase was primarily driven by arrivals from overseas, which accounted for roughly of the total population gains in recent times.

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Warriewood possesses a highly educated labor force with a strong concentration of professionals, a low unemployment rate of 2.9%, and an estimated job growth rate of 2.3% over the prior year, based on Districts compilations of regional statistical data. In March 2026, the employed resident count reached 5,251, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.2% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while participation in the workforce is standard at 71.8% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census records indicate that a substantial 44.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to compiled ATO data from financial year 2023, the financial status of Warriewood residents ranks among the highest nationwide. The median income of local taxpayers is $60,938, with the average income reaching $95,522, compared to the Greater Sydney medians and averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, current projections suggest figures of approximately $67,227 for the median and $105,380 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census records place local household, family, and individual incomes high on a national scale, ranking between the 83rd and 92nd percentiles. The weekly earnings band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 28.3% of the community ( individuals), matching the regional trend where fall into this bracket. A significant proportion of high-income earners, with making more than weekly, points to robust economic resources in the area. High housing outlays absorb of local income, yet strong earnings keep disposable income in the th percentile, and the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the most recent Census, the housing composition in Warriewood consisted of 52.5% detached houses and 47.5% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, units, and other structures, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in the Sydney metropolitan area. Home ownership rates in Warriewood were considerably higher than the metropolitan average at 33.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (48.1%) or renting occupants (18.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment locally was $3,077, which is notably higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rental cost was $750 compared to the metropolitan median of $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the area are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents sit above the countrywide figure of $375.

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Families make up 82.0% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 44.3%, couples without children at 24.5%, and single parent households at 12.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 18.0%, which is comprised of lone person households at 17.2% and group living situations at 1.1%. The average household size of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational attainment levels in Warriewood sit below regional benchmarks, with 34.7% of residents aged 15 and older holding a university degree, compared to 41.5% in the SA4 region. This difference points to opportunities for future skills and educational development. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 35.9% of the population aged 15 and older holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (14.5%) or certificates (21.4%).

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Public transit infrastructure in Warriewood consists of 63 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 78 distinct routes, which support 5,389 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is high, with residents living an average of 136 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private vehicles remaining the primary commuting choice at 87%, while 4% walk. Households average 1.6 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 44.9%, worked from home at the time of the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Assessments of local health data indicate positive outcomes throughout Warriewood, according to Districts analysis of mortality statistics and the occurrence of chronic illnesses. Younger age groups, in particular, demonstrate very low rates of common medical conditions, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 65% of the local population (6,090 individuals). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

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Warriewood exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 14.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 26.1% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 55.8% of the local population. The most prominent religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of local residents compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

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The median age of 41 years in Warriewood is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to metropolitan Sydney, the 45 - 54 age group is highly represented at 15.4%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is lower at 7.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 11.6% to 15.1% of the population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 15.6% to 14.1%, and the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 14.3% to 13.0%. Long-term modeling suggests significant shifts in local age demographics by 2041, with the + group projected to grow by , adding people to reach a total of . This aging trend is highlighted by the fact that residents aged and older account for of the projected population growth, while declines are expected in the to and to cohorts.

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Warriewood currently has an estimated 528 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 273 children aged 0-2 and 181 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 443 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 956. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 8.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.