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Warranwood

VIC 3134 • Greater Melbourne

4,820
Population (2021)
$49,608
Median 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.

📍 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

🚌 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

🏠 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)

🎓 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)

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

Income Comparison

📊 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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