Waratah vs Waratah West
The verdict
Waratah West is more affordable, with a median house price of $927K versus $938K in Waratah. Waratah rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). On the separate residential safety score, Waratah rates higher (33 vs 24/100 in Waratah West).
Scores
| Waratah | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 78 |
| Transport | 92 | 76 |
| Education | 59 | 63 |
| Liveability | 95 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Waratah | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,927 | 3,142 |
| Median age | 41 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,511 | $1,518 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.4% | 41.8% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Waratah Moderate Growth · Waratah West Moderate Growth
Property
| Waratah | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $938K | $927K |
| Median unit price | $718K | $697K |
| House price YoY | 1.2% | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $667 | $667 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Waratah | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 33 | 24 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 386 | 637 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 345 | 446 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 629 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 27,603 | 6,779 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Waratah | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: Waratah · Waratah West
Transport
| Waratah | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 76 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 53 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 740 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Waratah | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.8 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.9 km | 117.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 820 m | 700 m |
Population & growth
| Waratah | Waratah West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,927 | 3,142 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,007 | 3,193 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,485 | 3,498 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.40% | 0.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Waratah or Waratah West?
Waratah has the higher residential safety score (Waratah 33/100 vs Waratah West 24/100).
Which is more affordable, Waratah or Waratah West?
Waratah West is more affordable, with a median house price of $927K versus $938K.
Which has better schools, Waratah or Waratah West?
Waratah has a higher average school ICSEA (Waratah 993 vs Waratah West 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Waratah or Waratah West?
Waratah has the higher transport score (Waratah 92/100 vs Waratah West 76/100).
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