Warabrook vs Waratah West
The verdict
Waratah West is more affordable, with a median house price of $927K versus $980K in Warabrook. Warabrook rates higher for transport (90 vs 76). Waratah West rates higher for liveability (94 vs 86). On the separate residential safety score, Warabrook rates higher (79 vs 24/100 in Waratah West).
Scores
| Warabrook | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 78 |
| Transport | 90 | 76 |
| Education | 61 | 63 |
| Liveability | 86 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Warabrook | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,982 | 3,142 |
| Median age | 45 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,634 | $1,518 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.8% | 41.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.7% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Warabrook Stable · Waratah West Moderate Growth
Property
| Warabrook | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $980K | $927K |
| Median unit price | $193K | $697K |
| House price YoY | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $667 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Warabrook | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 101 | 637 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 252 | 446 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 151 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,247 | 6,779 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Warabrook | 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: Warabrook · Waratah West
Transport
| Warabrook | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 76 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Warabrook | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.1 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 119.5 km | 117.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 700 m |
Population & growth
| Warabrook | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,982 | 3,142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,036 | 3,193 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,133 | 3,498 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Warabrook or Waratah West?
Warabrook has the higher residential safety score (Warabrook 79/100 vs Waratah West 24/100).
Which is more affordable, Warabrook or Waratah West?
Waratah West is more affordable, with a median house price of $927K versus $980K.
Which has better public transport, Warabrook or Waratah West?
Warabrook has the higher transport score (Warabrook 90/100 vs Waratah West 76/100).
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