Wahroonga
NSW 2076 • Greater Sydney
About Wahroonga
Wahroonga sits at the prestigious heart of the upper North Shore, an elevated suburb where nearly 18,000 residents enjoy grand homes and bushland surrounds. The train station provides Northern Line connectivity, though many residents prefer private school drop-offs in their prestige vehicles. This is old money North Shore—quiet, leafy, and decidedly refined.
The small village shopping strip maintains traditional character, while nearby Hornsby provides major retail. The private hospitals and elite schools draw families from across Sydney, and the bushland setting includes significant natural reserves. Wahroonga attracts established wealth, medical professionals, and families committed to private education. It's North Shore living at its most traditionally prestigious.
Wahroonga falls under postcode 2076 and is governed by Hornsby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wahroonga electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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22 Woonona Avenue
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1666 Pacific Highway
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2 Borambil Street
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91-93 Pennant Hills Road
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16 Woolcott Avenue
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181 Fox Valley Rd
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61 Coonanbarra Road
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Billyard Avenue
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Normanhurst Boys High School ICSEA 1207Pennant Hills Rd
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Normanhurst Public School ICSEA 1139Normanhurst Rd
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5 Water Street
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60 Burns Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 10 heritage-listed places in or near Wahroonga, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 1,465
- 2. England 879
- 3. India 510
- 4. South Africa 463
- 5. Hong Kong 332
- 6. New Zealand 310
- 7. South Korea 253
- 8. Iran 206
- 9. Malaysia 196
- 10. Sri Lanka 141
- 11. United States 133
- 12. Philippines 132
- 13. Scotland 115
- 14. Taiwan 95
- 15. Singapore 93
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)