NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Warrimoo, NSW, 2774
Desirability index
#31 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Warrimoo is a smaller suburban community in the Blue Mountains area, home to around 2,452 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 329 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 134.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $675, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,452
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,382
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 34 of 877
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 66.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 50 / 6 / 3
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $695
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 329
- Against the person
- 117
- Against property
- 130
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 134.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.9th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -20%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order19
- Domestic Violence Related Assault31
- Fraud19
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment39
- Malicious Damage To Property44
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,052
- Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary
- Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined
- Wycliffe Hope SchoolSpecial
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
61 public transport stops in this suburb
- Railway Pde Opp Warrimoo Station
- Warrimoo Station, Great Western Hwy
- Warrimoo Station, Platform 1
- Warrimoo Station, Platform 2
- Warrimoo Station, Railway Pde
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
105 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support218 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 THE AVENUE WARRIMOO 2774Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 TORWOOD STREET WARRIMOO 2774Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah13 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool218 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure215 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 GREENS ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Under Assessment
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah292 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation8 FLORABELLA STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 THE AVENUE WARRIMOO 2774Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah72 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure74 RAILWAY PARADE WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 FLORABELLA STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 THE AVENUE WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 GREENS ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support32 THE BOULEVARDE WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School133-137 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure280 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5 CROSS STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure46 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 GREENS ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6-10 GREENS ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 FLORABELLA STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
2024· 22 proposals
December 2024
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure280 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 CROSS STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 CROSS STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space73 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool234B GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport51 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure306 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool342 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
July 2024
- Educational establishment133-137 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Withdrawn
2023· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 12 proposals
12 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 4 proposals
4 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
46 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Murray's Porters Liquor WarrimooAlcohol
281 Great Western Highway
- Whimsical Notions Antiques & CollectablesAntiques
293 Great Western Highway
- Bench (9)
- Bicycle Parking
- 234 Great Western HighwayBus stop
- Great Western Highway opp 234Bus stop
- Great Western Hwy opp Warrimoo StationBus stop
- Railway Pde opp Warrimoo StationBus stop
- Warrimoo Station, Great Western HwyBus stop
- Warrimoo Station, Railway PdeBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cross Street Nature ReserveNature reserve
- Possum ParkPark
- Rickard Road ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 46
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 95.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #31 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Railway Pde Opp Warrimoo Stationtransport
- Warrimoo Station, Great Western Hwytransport
- Warrimoo Station, Platform 1transport
- Warrimoo Station, Platform 2transport
- Warrimoo Station, Railway Pdetransport
- Cross Street Nature Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Possum Parkgovernmentpark
- Rickard Road Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning13 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Lodged 07 May 2026 · Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahplanning72 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Lodged 01 Nov 2025 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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