Warabrook vs Waratah West
The verdict
Waratah West is more affordable, with a median house price of $938K versus $995K in Warabrook. Warabrook rates higher for transport (90 vs 76). Waratah West rates higher for liveability (94 vs 86). Warabrook has a shorter estimated CBD commute (205 vs 249 min). 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 | $995K | $938K |
| Median unit price | $476K | $754K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 8.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 32 |
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) | 4,642 | 6,365 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Warabrook | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 963 |
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) | 205 | 249 |
| 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 $938K versus $995K.
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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