Thinking about buying your first home in Wahroonga (2076)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Wahroonga is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Wahroonga a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Wahroonga (2076) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Wahroonga suits established families on high incomes who want large houses, strong schools, and clean air. The median household income of $2,998 per week reflects the financial weight this suburb demands. Public school ICSEA scores average 1163, and Normanhurst Boys High is a selective option nearby. With 38 parks within 1.6 km and an air quality index of just 26, the environment is genuinely pleasant. The trade-off is a $2,900,000 median house price and a 35-minute off-peak drive to the CBD.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply at the median house price, and even the median unit at $970,000 sits well above comfortable entry-level territory. Walkability scores only 55, placing it in the 54th percentile for Sydney, so car dependence is real. Most significantly, 44.2% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. If you are sensitive to that risk, this is not a concern to minimise.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the specific bushfire risk overlay for any property you are considering. With 44.2% of the postcode designated bushfire-prone, individual lots vary significantly and BAL ratings affect insurance costs and building restrictions. - Check unit strata records carefully. The unit median has declined 0.3% year-on-year and 87 sales is a thin market, so levies, defect histories, and sinking fund balances deserve close scrutiny. - Verify commute times by train, not just driving. The data reflects off-peak driving; peak-hour conditions and rail frequency from Wahroonga station will affect daily life materially.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Wahroonga?
BOCSAR · WAHROONGA 2076
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,87612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−77%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ku-ring-gai
Within LGA: Ku-ring-gai
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT61%135 reports
ASSAULT24%53 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY16%35 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED56%
NON-DOMESTIC44%
Across 52 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Wahroonga
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GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 5.6 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer lodgements this quarter).
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$735per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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Thornleigh2120
$660▼$75
3.7 km away
Pymble2073
$800▲$65
4.7 km away
St Ives2075
$840▲$105
5.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2076
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2076. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Ku-ring-gai
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Ku-ring-gai postcodes, or explore the full Ku-ring-gai suburb index.
Wahroonga is the primary suburb with postcode 2076 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Wahroonga is the main locality.
Which local government area is Wahroonga in?
Wahroonga (2076) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Wahroonga?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Wahroonga (2076) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Wahroonga flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Wahroonga. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Wahroonga?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Wahroonga (2076), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Wahroonga (2076) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Wahroonga (2076). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Wahroonga changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Wahroonga (2076) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
