Georgetown vs Waratah
The verdict
Waratah is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $1.03M in Georgetown. Georgetown rates higher for education (65 vs 59). Waratah rates higher for transport (92 vs 80). 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 | $1.03M | $938K |
| Median unit price | $805K | $718K |
| House price YoY | 14.2% | 1.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $667 | $667 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 28 |
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) | 3,571 | 27,603 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Georgetown | Waratah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 8 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 993 |
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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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 $938K versus $1.03M.
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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