Warwick (WA)

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According to ABS population updates evaluated for the surrounding region alongside fresh addresses validated by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Warwick (WA) has an estimated population of 4,315 as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 457 residents (11.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 3,858 people. The estimate is calculated from a resident population of 4,303, determined by Districts using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and an additional 44 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level translates to a density of 1,414 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio across national locations reviewed by Districts. The 11.8% expansion in the suburb of Warwick (WA) since the 2021 census was higher than the national benchmark (9.3%) as well as the local SA3 area, establishing the locality as a regional growth leader. Population increases in the area were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately of all population gains in recent times.

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Warwick has a highly educated labor force with a strong representation in critical services, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and an annual job growth rate estimated at 4.2% based on aggregated statistical area numbers from Districts. As of March 2026, there are 2,363 working residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.3% below the Greater Perth figure of 4.2%, while the participation rate is slightly below average (67.4% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth). Census records show that a minor 9.9% of residents worked from home, although this figure was likely influenced by pandemic lockdown measures.

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In the financial year 2023, Warwick registered a median taxpayer income of $53,125 and an average income of $64,375, according to ATO postcode data compiled by Districts. These figures are below the national benchmarks, contrasting with a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 are approximately $58,932 for the median and $71,411 for the average. Data from the 2021 Census places local household, family, and individual incomes in a moderate bracket, ranging between the 48th and 50th percentiles. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income band is the largest, containing 30.5% of the local population (1,316 residents), which is very close to the regional rate of in the same bracket. Residents retain of their income for non-housing costs, and the suburb ranks in the th decile on the SEIFA index of economic resources.

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The residential landscape of Warwick at the time of the latest Census consisted of 89.6% separate houses and 10.4% alternative options such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to the wider Perth metropolitan division where separate houses stood at 77.8% and alternative options made up 22.1%. Outright home ownership in Warwick was substantially higher than the metropolitan average at 40.4%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 40.2% and rental properties made up the remaining 19.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the metro average at $1,950, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $420, compared to Perth metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350. On a national level, monthly mortgage costs exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are notably higher than the countrywide figure of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 73.4%, consisting of couples with children at 31.2%, couples without children at 30.0%, and single parents at 11.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 26.6%, which is mostly composed of single-person households at 23.5% and group share households at 2.9%. The typical household size of 2.5 residents sits just below the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Higher education qualifications are held by 29.3% of Warwick residents aged 15 and over. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.4% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational and technical expertise is also highly prevalent, with 34.3% of the cohort aged 15 and over holding qualification certificates, split between advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 22.6%.

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Analysis of local transit options shows 59 transport stops operating in Warwick, offering a combination of train and bus options. These stops support 19 separate routes, which together accommodate 4,467 weekly passenger journeys. Access to transport is excellent, with residents living an average of 168 meters from their nearest transit point. The suburb is primarily residential, leading to high levels of outward commuting, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 77%, and train services used by 15% of commuters. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 cars per household. A relatively low 9.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time.

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Warwick exhibits favorable health statistics according to Districts' evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, with low rates of common medical conditions recorded across both young and old cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 region, covering approximately 53% of the population (~2,276 residents), which contrasts with a rate of 59.0% recorded throughout Greater Perth.

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The population of Warwick shows greater cultural diversity than most comparison markets, with 15.2% of residents using a language other than English in their homes and 33.3% having been born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 47.4% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 40 in Warwick is slightly higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, there is a pronounced concentration of residents in the 75 - 84 cohort (10.6% locally), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is underrepresented at 12.7%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 8.2% to 10.6%, and the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 11.3% to 13.0%. In contrast, the 65 to 74 cohort declined from 12.8% to 9.8%, and the 45 to group decreased from to . Demographic projections suggest significant changes in Warwick's age profile by . The group aged and over is expected to grow substantially, adding residents () to rise from to . The combined cohorts aged and older will account for of total population growth, showing a clear aging trend. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are projected to experience declines.

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Warwick currently has an estimated 202 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 148 children aged 0-2 and 98 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 203 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 416. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.