WAHROONGA
WAHROONGA Property Overview
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About WAHROONGA
Wahroonga is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 26.0km from CBD, about 54 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 17,853 with a density of 1831 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,739,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,490,000, above Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, Catholic school St Leo's Catholic College has 52; independent school Knox Grammar School has 724.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1742 per 100,000, 0.26x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 31.36%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (25.31%) and Chinese (17.07%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Wahroonga has a house median of $2,739,000 and unit median of $1,490,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Wahroonga has a crime rate of 1742 per 100,000, which is 0.26x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Leo's Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 52 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 60.9. Independent schools: Abbotsleigh, 2024 HSC results: 495 Distinguished Achievers, 26 All Rounders, 20 Top Achievers, 3 First in Course, AU Guide Score 95.3.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Wahroonga has a population of 17,853, with Chinese comprising 17.10%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (31.36%), Aust (25.31%), Chinese (17.07%), Scottish (9.87%), Irish (9.47%).
Wahroonga is approximately 26.0km from Sydney CBD, about 34 minutes by car or 54 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.