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Warranwood

VIC 3134 • Greater Melbourne

4,820
Population (2021)
$148,304
Median Household Income
3.00 km²
Area
$423/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyLeafySemi-RuralEstablishedQuiet

About Warranwood

Warranwood is a leafy suburb of Melbourne located 28 km east of the CBD in the City of Maroondah. It recorded a population of 4,820 at the 2021 Census across an area of 3 sq km. The suburb's name is a conjunction of neighbouring Warrandyte and Ringwood, coined by a local resident in 1946.

Warranwood offers a semi-rural feel with tree-lined streets and proximity to bushland reserves, while still being within Melbourne's suburban network. The suburb is home to Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School and Warranwood Primary School, making it popular with families. Residents enjoy a quiet, community-oriented lifestyle with good access to Ringwood's Eastland Shopping Centre and the EastLink freeway for commuting.

Warranwood falls under postcode 3134 and is governed by Maroondah Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrandyte (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3134
Urban Area
Maroondah
LGA / Council
Maroondah
Federal Electorate
Deakin
State Electorate
Warrandyte (North-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.77°, 145.25°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.00 km²
Elevation
159m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Warranwood for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$1.28M
19 sales · ▼ 7.2% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$423
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.4%

37 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ringwood
3.5 km
N/A (bus/drive)
Ringwood East
3 km
N/A (bus/drive)
Croydon
3.5 km
N/A (bus/drive)

Bus Services

  • 364 — Ringwood to Croydon via Warranwood 10-15 min to Ringwood
  • 670 — Ringwood to Ringwood North 10 min
  • 901 — SmartBus: Frankston to Melbourne Airport via Ringwood 15 min to Ringwood

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
28 km
By Train
40-50 min (bus to Ringwood + Belgrave/Lilydale Line)
By Bus
60-75 min
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min

🛣️ EastLink provides good freeway access; bus to Ringwood station is the typical commute pattern

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very limited walkability with few footpaths; a car is essential for daily errands and commuting.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Maroondah Local Government Area, which contains Warranwood. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
272.9 / 100k
2yr Up 27.7% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
267.1 / 100k
2yr Up 252.4% 10yr Up 20.2%
Non-FV assault
245.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 10.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
9.2 / 100k
2yr Up 168.7% 10yr Up 425.3%
Steal from vehicle
854.4 / 100k
2yr Up 111.2% 10yr Up 11.1%
View all offence subgroups for Maroondah →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,807
Census 2021
4,820
▲ 0.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$41,860
Personal Income 2021
$49,608
▲ 18.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$49,608 / yr
$954/wk
Household
$148,304 / yr
$2852/wk
Family
$161,252 / yr
$3101/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,873
Born Overseas 849

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 186
  • 2. China 71
  • 3. South Africa 54
  • 4. New Zealand 45
  • 5. Malaysia 32
  • 6. Netherlands 31
  • 7. Germany 29
  • 8. India 28
  • 9. Scotland 28
  • 10. Italy 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,842
Australian 1,777
Scottish 557
Irish 549
Italian 371
German 224
Dutch 201
Chinese 189
Greek 148
Polish 53

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,747
Both parents born in Australia
1,265
Both parents born overseas
693
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.8%
No Religion
43.8%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
213 (4.4%)
5-14 years
695 (14.4%)
15-19 years
437 (9.1%)
20-24 years
331 (6.9%)
25-34 years
388 (8.0%)
35-44 years
567 (11.8%)
45-54 years
825 (17.1%)
55-64 years
748 (15.5%)
65-74 years
410 (8.5%)
75-84 years
180 (3.7%)
85+ years
34 (0.7%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Warranwood known for? +

Warranwood is known for its leafy, semi-rural character in Melbourne's outer east, with extensive bushland reserves, quality schools, and a peaceful residential atmosphere. It is tightly-held and popular with established families.

How far is Warranwood from Melbourne CBD? +

Warranwood is approximately 28 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, around a 35-45 minute drive via the Eastern Freeway and Maroondah Highway.

Does Warranwood have public transport? +

Warranwood is served by bus routes connecting to Ringwood station (approximately 5 km) on the Lilydale and Belgrave Lines, providing train services to Melbourne CBD.

What is the population of Warranwood? +

According to the 2021 Census, Warranwood has a population of approximately 4,820 residents, an affluent, established suburb with a strong community identity.

Is Warranwood a good place to live? +

Warranwood is excellent for families seeking a leafy, semi-rural lifestyle in Melbourne's outer east with Eastlink access, bushland reserves, good local schools, and Ringwood's shopping hub. It has strong long-term capital growth.

What is the postcode for Warranwood? +

The postcode for Warranwood is 3134.

What is the average income in Warranwood? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Warranwood is about $954 per week (around $49,600 per year). The median household income is $2,852 per week and the median family income is $3,101 per week.

What is the median house price in Warranwood? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $1,280,000, down 7.2% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Warranwood? +

The median age in Warranwood is 41. The largest age group is 45–54 (825 residents, around 17%). Around 28% of residents are under 20 and about 13% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Warranwood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Warranwood is part of the Maroondah LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Warranwood? +

In Warranwood, the median weekly rent is $423, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167 (2021 Census).