Question 1

Is Warrimoo a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Warrimoo is a quiet bushland village in the lower Blue Mountains, with leafy streets and a mix of timber cottages and federation-era homes set on sloping, gardened blocks. The village remains centred on its railway station on the Blue Mountains line, giving straightforward rail links to nearby town centres and the city. Outdoor life is a constant here, with easy access to walking tracks, sandstone escarpments and Blue Mountains National Park reserves, while local halls and volunteer groups shape a low-key community rhythm suited to a nature-focused, residential lifestyle.

The suburb is home to 2,452 people, with a median age of 38, and families are prominent — couple families with children are the largest group at 50.3%. Homes are largely owner-occupied, with a combined owner-occupier share of 86.1%. Warrimoo is included in Transport for NSW’s Great Western Highway urban design framework, and there has been a planning application for alterations to Wycliffe Christian School to accommodate the Wycliffe Hope School.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Warrimoo?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Warrimoo run to about $700 a week. Against the typical local household income recorded at the most recent Census of $2,382 a week, that rent would take roughly 29% of a household's weekly income, which is a moderate share — so for renters that rent share is the key number to watch when judging how stretched costs might feel.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Warrimoo a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Warrimoo climbed 15.9% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what houses are worth. Over the same period house rents increased 7.7%, a solid gain. The figures show capital growth on houses outpaced rental income growth this year, so price movement was the stronger performer for house owners.

Which of those outcomes matters to you will depend on your objectives: the value change reflects capital growth, while the rent change is the figure to watch if rental income is your priority. Whether that balance fits your plans and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	15.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	17	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	7.7%	N/A

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