Thinking about buying your first home in Warriewood (2102)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Warriewood 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 Warriewood a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Warriewood (2102) 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
Warriewood suits established families on strong incomes, given the median household income sits at $2,598 per week and 78% of residents own their home. The family grade of B- reflects genuine strengths: 18 of 20 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard, and 40 parks sit within 1.6 km. At a $2,350,000 median house price, you are buying into a SEIFA decile 10 neighbourhood with clean air (AQI of 28) and a settled, owner-occupier community.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and even the $1,450,000 median unit price offers no relief. The walkability score of 52 is dead average for Sydney, meaning car dependence is real. Most seriously, 39.5% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. The composite grade of C+ and lifestyle grade of C suggest the suburb does not fully deliver on its price tag.
What to verify before you bid
- Check the specific bushfire attack level (BAL) rating for any property you are considering, given 39.5% of the postcode is bushfire-prone. Insurance premiums and building requirements can vary significantly by lot. - Confirm whether the unit you are inspecting is one of the 22% flat or apartment dwellings, and obtain a full strata report including the capital works fund balance, given the elevated unit median of $1,450,000. - With 58 transport stops counted within 1.6 km, verify actual frequency and route coverage to the CBD before assuming connectivity matches the count.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Warriewood?
BOCSAR · WARRIEWOOD 2102
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,56612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−68%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Northern Beaches
Within LGA: Northern Beaches
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT61%91 reports
ASSAULT23%35 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY16%24 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED34%
NON-DOMESTIC66%
Across 35 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 Warriewood
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:13 AEST
Cammeray station · 17.1 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 28 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cammeray 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
$915per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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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 · 2102
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2102. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Warriewood is the primary suburb with postcode 2102 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Warriewood is the main locality.
Which local government area is Warriewood in?
Warriewood (2102) is located in the Northern Beaches local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Warriewood?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Warriewood (2102) 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 Warriewood flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Warriewood. 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 Warriewood?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Warriewood (2102), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Warriewood (2102) 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 Warriewood (2102). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Warriewood changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Warriewood (2102) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
