Warabrook
NSW 2304 · Newcastle
1,982 (2021) → 2,036 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Warabrook is a stable suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2304, about 120km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $995K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Warabrook has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 79/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2304 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (3.33%), England (1.51%), Vietnam (1.51%), Philippines (1.41%), New Zealand (1.21%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.39%), Vietnamese (2.12%), Cantonese (1.51%), Macedon (1.41%), Hindi (0.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1031 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mayfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1033
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 963
- Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatellitePrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1085
- Shortland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 926
- Margaret Jurd CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 889
- Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1025
- Awabakal Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.1km
- St Philip's Christian College - WaratahCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1138
- Hunter Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1061
- Waratah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1019
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic LearningCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1022
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Warabrook
Is Warabrook safe?
Warabrook has a residential safety score of 79/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,642 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Warabrook?
In Warabrook, the median house price is $995K and the median unit price is $476K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Warabrook from Sydney CBD?
Warabrook is about 119.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 205 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Warabrook?
Warabrook has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Warabrook?
Warabrook has a transport score of 90/100, including 2 train stations and 15 bus stops.