Georgetown vs Waratah
The verdict
Waratah is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.08M in Georgetown. Georgetown rates higher for education (65 vs 59). Waratah rates higher for transport (92 vs 80). Waratah has a shorter estimated CBD commute (203 vs 249 min). On the separate residential safety score, Georgetown rates higher (74 vs 33/100 in Waratah).
Scores
| Georgetown | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 83 |
| Transport | 80 | 92 |
| Education | 65 | 59 |
| Liveability | 99 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Georgetown | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,072 | 4,927 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,005 | $1,511 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 36.4% |
| Born in Australia | 87.5% | 76.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Georgetown Moderate Growth · Waratah Moderate Growth
Property
| Georgetown | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $979K |
| Median unit price | $835K | $745K |
| House price YoY | 8.2% | 17.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Georgetown | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 193 | 386 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 345 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 193 | 629 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,282 | 9,783 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Georgetown | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Georgetown · Waratah
Transport
| Georgetown | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 203 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 730 m | 740 m |
Liveability
| Georgetown | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.9 km | 5.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.7 km | 117.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.9 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 820 m |
Population & growth
| Georgetown | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,072 | 4,927 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,106 | 5,007 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,307 | 5,485 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Georgetown or Waratah?
Georgetown has the higher residential safety score (Georgetown 74/100 vs Waratah 33/100).
Which is more affordable, Georgetown or Waratah?
Waratah is more affordable, with a median house price of $979K versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Georgetown or Waratah?
Waratah has the higher transport score (Georgetown 80/100 vs Waratah 92/100).
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