Median house price
$3.3M
+0.8% change
NSW · Canada Bay Council
Wareemba, 2046
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,602
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.4%
Median age
43
Median income
$2,294/wk
Employment rate
57.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$3,300,000
Languages at home
29.4%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek, Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Wareemba is a well-connected smaller community in Canada Bay Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment.
At a glance
Wareemba snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$850/wk
Houses $1,100 · Units $800
Population (ERP)
1,602
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#280
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
13th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
40th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
90th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 40.9/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3592nd in Australia
- State rank
- 1096th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #280 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #669 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 242
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $3,300,000
- Median price change
- +0.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,602(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · +0.4% over 5 years · 40th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +0.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in NSW
- 40th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,650), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,519
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,294
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 43 of 622
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Employment rate
- 57.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 320 / 54 / 184 (+ 17 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 55
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 28
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 108 residents
- State safety percentile
- 12.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10.3%
Most common offence types
- Break And Enter Dwelling84
- Fraud107
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment78
- Malicious Damage To Property80
- Steal From Motor Vehicle79
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,125
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 90th
School list
- All Hallows Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1125 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 462 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Abbotsford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1113 · 87th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 368 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Russell Lea Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 428 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Five Dock Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 42% · 314 students · Top SEA quarter 39% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Domremy Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1091 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 62% · 858 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Rosebank CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1125 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 1,472 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Drummoyne Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1137 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 427 students · Top SEA quarter 55% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Great North Rd At Coranto St
- Great North Rd At Reginald St
- Hampden Rd At Great North Rd
- Hampden Rd At Wareemba St
- Hampden Rd Opp Bourke Pl
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 supermarkets
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 42/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.66
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.32
Food & drink(1)
- Orchid ThaiRestaurant
Shopping(1)
- IGASupermarket
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Coralie ReservePark
- Park
Transport(5)
5 bus stops
Other(5)
- Vintage CellarsAlcohol
- Bench (7)
- Drinking water
- Parking (3)
- Hen and Chicken Bay Boat RampSlipway
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Coralie ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Concord Private Hospital (2.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 27
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 16.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space16 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
2025· 8 proposals
September 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure85 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Minor building alterations (internal); Swimming pool3 CORALIE STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 IRENE STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space16 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation22 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Withdrawn
January 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure85 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
2024· 6 proposals
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses15 IRENE STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport; Fences16 CECIL STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
August 2024
- Medium Density Housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 82-84 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
July 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure85 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Withdrawn
May 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling363 GREAT NORTH ROAD WAREEMBA 2046Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation62 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
2023· 5 proposals
October 2023
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space14 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
September 2023
- Demolition18 GARTFERN AVENUE WAREEMBA 2046Withdrawn
August 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition1 CECIL STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing371B GREAT NORTH ROAD WAREEMBA 2046Withdrawn
March 2023
- Dual occupancy; Demolition1 CECIL STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development38 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
August 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces10 CORALIE STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
July 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces19 CORANTO STREET WAREEMBA 2046Withdrawn
April 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing371B GREAT NORTH ROAD WAREEMBA 2046Withdrawn
February 2022
- Subdivision of land120-122 EDENHOLME ROAD WAREEMBA 2046Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces19 CORANTO STREET WAREEMBA 2046Withdrawn
- Dwelling7 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Operational consent issued
2021· 8 proposals
November 2021
- Dual occupancy4 CECIL STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
September 2021
- Residential flat building120-122 EDENHOLME ROAD WAREEMBA 2046Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development15 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Subdivision of land349 GREAT NORTH ROAD WAREEMBA 2046Determined
July 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces115 EDENHOLME ROAD WAREEMBA 2046Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing177 HAMPDEN ROAD WAREEMBA 2046Determined
March 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development3 CORALIE STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
February 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development18 CORANTO STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
2020· 4 proposals
December 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing341 GREAT NORTH ROAD WAREEMBA 2046Determined
November 2020
- Dwelling77 WAREEMBA STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
July 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces43 CORANTO STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces22 CORANTO STREET WAREEMBA 2046Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Reid
- Member of Parliament
- Sally SITOU (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 117,810
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +6.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.0%Labor 62.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.9 km away).
Coalition 40.9%Labor 59.1%
2.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- AbbotsfordLabor 59.8% · Coalition 40.2% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Five Dock EastLabor 57.7% · Coalition 42.3% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Abbotsford EastLabor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- ChiswickLabor 54.3% · Coalition 45.7% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Five DockLabor 67.4% · Coalition 32.6% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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