NSW · Blue Mountains Council
Warrimoo, 2774
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Warrimoo sits up in the Blue Mountains hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by community and employment and housing affordability, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,452
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,382
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 34 of 877
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 66.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 50 / 6 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $695
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 62
- Against the person
- 22
- Against property
- 25
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 111 residents
- State safety percentile
- 4.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -20.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order19
- Domestic Violence Related Assault31
- Fraud19
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment39
- Malicious Damage To Property44
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,052
- Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary
- Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined
- Wycliffe Hope SchoolSpecial
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
61 public transport stops in this suburb
- Railway Pde Opp Warrimoo Station
- Warrimoo Station, Great Western Hwy
- Warrimoo Station, Platform 1
- Warrimoo Station, Platform 2
- Warrimoo Station, Railway Pde
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
105 planning-related records
2026· 12 proposals
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support218 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 THE AVENUE WARRIMOO 2774Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 TORWOOD STREET WARRIMOO 2774Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah13 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool218 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure215 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 GREENS ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Under Assessment
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah292 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation8 FLORABELLA STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool13 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 THE AVENUE WARRIMOO 2774Determined
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah72 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure74 RAILWAY PARADE WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 FLORABELLA STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 THE AVENUE WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 GREENS ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support32 THE BOULEVARDE WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School133-137 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure280 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool5 CROSS STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure46 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure24 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 GREENS ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6-10 GREENS ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 FLORABELLA STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure280 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 CROSS STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 CROSS STREET WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space73 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool234B GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport51 SPURWOOD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure306 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool342 GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY WARRIMOO 2774Determined
July 2024
- Educational establishment133-137 RICKARD ROAD WARRIMOO 2774Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
74 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Murray's Porters Liquor WarrimooAlcohol
281 Great Western Highway
- Whimsical Notions Antiques & CollectablesAntiques
293 Great Western Highway
- Bench (9)
- Bicycle Parking
- 234 Great Western HighwayBus stop
- Great Western Highway opp 234Bus stop
- Great Western Hwy opp Warrimoo StationBus stop
- Railway Pde opp Warrimoo StationBus stop
- Warrimoo Station, Great Western HwyBus stop
- Warrimoo Station, Railway PdeBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Cross Street Nature ReserveNature reserve
- Possum ParkPark
- Rickard Road ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 46
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 58.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1014th in Australia
- State rank
- 336th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #130 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #240 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 234 Great Western Highwayamenitiesbus_stop
- Australia Postamenitiespost_box
- Auto Clinicamenities285 Great Western Highwaycar_repair
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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