Waratah

NSW 2298 · Newcastle

4,927 (2021) → 5,007 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,927

Population

$938K

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Waratah is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2298, about 118km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $938K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Waratah has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.

117.9 km

To Sydney CBD

5.8 km

To coast

$667/wk

Median rent (house)

740 m

To nearest station

Demographics

4,927

Population

Median age

2.2

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Newcastle LGA population (est. 2025)179,758

Median household income (weekly)$1,511

vs NSW median-18.3%

Bachelor degree or higher36.4%

Born in Australia76.9%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,184 / 329 / 368

Top countries of birth: England (1.85%), New Zealand (1.26%), Nepal (1.16%), Philippines (0.77%), India (0.71%)

Top languages: Nepali (1.18%), Mandarin (0.85%), Italian (0.71%), Filipino (0.45%), Spanish (0.45%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$938K+1.2%

Median house (2025)

$718K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$667 / $500 wk

Rental yield (house)3.7%

Days on market (house)28 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling386/100k

Steal from dwelling345/100k

Motor vehicle theft345/100k

Domestic assault629/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,360 (all categories, latest year)27,603 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

103

Within 10km8 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1029 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St Philip's Christian College - WaratahCombined · IndependentICSEA 1121
Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1082
Waratah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1001
Newcastle Senior SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 997
St Philip's Christian College Dynamic LearningCombined · IndependentICSEA 988
Newcastle Middle SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 976
Callaghan College Waratah CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962
St Philip's Christian College Young ParentsSecondary · IndependentICSEA 814

Nearby (within 10km)

Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatellitePrimary · Independent · 1km
Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 950
Lambton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1054
Hamilton North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1032
St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1084
St Laurence Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 935
Mayfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1013
St Columban's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1034
Islington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1060
Lambton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1049
St Dominic's CentreCombined · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 996
San Clemente High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1039

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Train

53Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Peak train frequency379/hr

Nearest train stationWaratah (740 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

91 in suburbSupermarkets

352 in suburbCafes/Rest.

333 in suburbParks

154 in suburbPlaygrounds

14Pools

301 in suburbGyms

1Dog parks

283 in suburbGPs

101 in suburbPharmacies

195 in suburbChildcare

50 in suburbLibraries

17725 in suburbSports fields

6Vets

Nearest beachDixon Park Beach (5.7 km)

Nearest hospitalCalvary Mater Hospital (820 m)

Nearest vet650 m

Nearest airportNewcastle (12.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.40%

Projected population 20415,485

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Newcastle

Georgetown$1.02M80transport Waratah West$930K76transport Mayfield (Newcastle)$1.03M80transport Hamilton North$1.23M73transport Mayfield West$1.04M76transport North Lambton$1.04M76transport

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Frequently asked questions about Waratah

Is Waratah safe?

Waratah has a residential safety score of 33/100, 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 27,603 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Waratah?

In Waratah, the median house price is $938K and the median unit price is $718K. Median weekly house rent is $667.

How far is Waratah from Sydney CBD?

Waratah is about 117.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Waratah?

Waratah has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 993 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Waratah?

Waratah has a transport score of 92/100, including 2 train stations and 53 bus stops.