Callaghan vs Waratah West
The verdict
Waratah West rates higher for education (63 vs 34). Waratah West is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 7.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Callaghan rates higher (99 vs 24/100 in Waratah West).
Scores
CallaghanWaratah West
| Callaghan | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 78 |
| Transport | 70 | 76 |
| Education | 34 | 63 |
| Liveability | 87 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Callaghan | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,358 | 3,142 |
| Median age | 20 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | Data not available | $1,518 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 4.7% | 41.8% |
| Born in Australia | 63.2% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | Data not available | 2.4 |
Growth: Callaghan Moderate Growth · Waratah West Moderate Growth
Property
| Callaghan | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $927K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $697K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $667 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Callaghan | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 74 | 637 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 221 | 446 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,794 | 6,779 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Callaghan | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Callaghan · Waratah West
Transport
| Callaghan | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Callaghan | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.9 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 118.5 km | 117.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.9 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 700 m |
Population & growth
| Callaghan | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,358 | 3,142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,533 | 3,193 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,713 | 3,498 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.08% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Callaghan or Waratah West?
Callaghan has the higher residential safety score (Callaghan 99/100 vs Waratah West 24/100).
Which has better public transport, Callaghan or Waratah West?
Waratah West has the higher transport score (Callaghan 70/100 vs Waratah West 76/100).
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