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VIC · Yarra Ranges Council

Warburton, 3799

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,915

Growth (1 yr)

+0.4%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.5%

Median age

50

Median income

$1,147/wk

Employment rate

46%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$750,000

Languages at home

6.1%non-English

Most common: Japanese, Polish, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

39.4/100
Below average

777th in VIC

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • National parks
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Warburton is known for: National parks, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Set among the hills of Yarra Ranges Council, Warburton is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.

Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Warburton snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$750k

+21% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,915

+0.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

21.9%

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

#134

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

54th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

50th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

48th

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
39.4/100 — Below average
National rank
3882nd in Australia
State rank
777th in VIC
Peer rank
#134 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#320 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$750,000
Median price change
+20.8%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,915(June 2025)

+0.4% annual · +0.5% over 5 years · 50th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.4%
5-year growth
+0.5%
Change in 1 year
+7
Change in 5 years
+9
Growth rank in VIC
50th 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 (~1,950), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,020
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,147
Dwelling vacancy
21.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
229 of 1,047
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Employment rate
46%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
766 / 3 / 19 (+ 22 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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
111
Against the person
31
Against property
68
Rate per 1,000 residents
58
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 65 residents
State safety percentile
54.1th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-22.4%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault6
  • B21 Criminal Damage18
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft12
  • B49 Other Theft14
  • Other Crimes Against The Person6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,004
Median ICSEA percentile
48th
School list
  • Warburton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1004 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 71 students · Top SEA quarter 15%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 3403 Warburton Hwy
  • Alpine Retreat Hotel/Warburton Hwy
  • Park Rd/Warburton Hwy
  • Yarra View Ret Village/Warburton Hwy
  • Yarra View Ret Village/Warburton Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Story RestaurantPark
  • Warburton Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Warburton Recreation ReservePark
  • Watts Creek Reference AreaNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
4

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Healesville & District Hospital (17.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • ClinicWarburton HighwayClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
69
Participants per 1,000 residents
36.0

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

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° / 12°
Rainfall
197 mm · ~25 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
228 mm · ~28 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
261 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
304 mm · ~38 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 PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

44 planning-related records

2021· 18 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, outbuilding and front fence
    6 PARK ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    13 COMONGIN AVENUE WARBURTON 3799NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling and associated earthworks exceeding 600mm in height
    11 RICHARDS ROAD WARBURTON 3799NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    20 ANDERSONS AVENUE WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a verandah
    3324 WARBURTON HIGHWAY WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding and extension to a dwelling
    6 PARK ROAD WARBURTON 3799Withdrawn
  • Vegetation Removal
    ROAD RESERVE/APPLICATIONS ACHERON WAY WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    18 LINCOLN ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    11 BORONIA ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, vegetation removal and alteration of access to a road zone category 1
    49 DONNA BUANG ROAD WARBURTON 3799In progress

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a pergola
    3315 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension and alterations to existing motel accommodation
    18 PARK ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    7 Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Building and works to extend an existing dwelling
    3223 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for Accommodation, buildings and works to extend existing outbuilding
    40 Blackwood AvenueWithdrawn

  • February 2021

  • Vegetation removal and works within 2 metres of protected vegetation
    Road Reserve/Applications Acheron WayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of an easement
    17 Dammans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15 Brisbane ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 22 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Vegetation removal
    1140A Donna Buang RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Resubdivision of lots and buildings and works to construct a dwelling on the vacant lot.
    10 OLD WARBURTON ROAD WARBURTON 3799NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct two outbuildings
    5 Brides ParadePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    14 BORONIA ROAD WARBURTON 3799Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend existing dwelling
    2 Dammans RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use of the land for sale and consumption of Liquor
    4 Donna Buang RoadWithdrawn

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, carport, vegetation removal and earthworks greater than 600mm
    31 WELLINGTON ROAD WARBURTON 3799NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    8 Grant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and works to extend an existing function centre
    3488 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    63 Donna Buang RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    12 Woods Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling, earthworks greater than 600mm and vegetation removal
    5 Martyr RoadNOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    21 Woods Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling, construction of an outbuilding and vegetation removal
    18 SYLVAN AVENUE WARBURTON 3799NOD issued by a delegate

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    1 Wellington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and construction of a dwelling, associated vegetation removal and earthworks
    4 Croom StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    21 Giffords RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an existing building (bike ramp and deck)
    3371 Warburton HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct a fire shelter and earthworks greater than 600mm
    14 Louis AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    24 Wellington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    15A Old Warburton RoadWithdrawn
  • Vegetation removal and earthworks
    17 Glenbrook RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • SANITARIUM HEALTH FOOD COMPANY & CO.NH0619

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay 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
Casey
Member of Parliament
Aaron VIOLI (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
122,351
Turnout (2025)
94.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.5 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 52.9%Labor 47.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 13.9 km away).

Coalition 42.7%Labor 57.3%

10.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.6 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • WarburtonLabor 66.7% · Coalition 33.3% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
  • Warburton EastLabor 48.5% · Coalition 51.5% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • MillgroveLabor 56.4% · Coalition 43.6% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
  • WesburnLabor 45.2% · Coalition 54.8% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
  • Yarra JunctionLabor 47.1% · Coalition 52.9% TPP (2025)8.9 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Compare with

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