Wahroonga vs Waitara
Waitara (median $2,521,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Wahroonga ($2,990,000).
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Wahroonga and Waitara side by side
| Measure | Wahroonga | Waitara |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,990,000 | $2,521,000 |
| Median unit | $514,800 | $372,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.1% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1075/wk | $890/wk |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | $700/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1143 | 1131 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 80 | 100 |
| Population | 17,853 | 7,837 |
| Median age | 44 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1097 mm | 1097 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Waitara scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wahroonga (1143) sits above Waitara (1131). Wahroonga skews owner-occupied (78%), Waitara runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
- For buyers
- Waitara is the lower entry point at $2,521,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Wahroonga offers the higher gross rental yield (1.87% vs 1.84%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Wahroonga edges out on average school ICSEA (1143 vs 1131). Wahroonga also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wahroonga vs Waitara: common questions
Is Wahroonga or Waitara cheaper to buy in?
Waitara has the lower median house price at $2,521,000, roughly 16% below Wahroonga ($2,990,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Wahroonga or Waitara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wahroonga scores 1143 vs 1131 in Waitara. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Wahroonga or Waitara?
Waitara scores 100/100 on walkability vs 50/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Wahroonga or Waitara?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.87% in Wahroonga vs 1.84% in Waitara. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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