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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91-93 Pennant Hills Road
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Normanhurst Boys High School ICSEA 1207Pennant Hills Rd
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Normanhurst Public School ICSEA 11399489 1152 2 Normanhurst Rd
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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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16 Woolcott Avenue
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181 Fox Valley Road
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61 Coonanbarra Road
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Billyard Avenue
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5 Water Street
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60 Burns Road
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Heritage-Listed Places
There are 10 heritage-listed places in or near Wahroonga, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Wahroonga by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Wahroonga Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wahroonga" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 44 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)