Waitara at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,837
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Waitara.
The postcode for Waitara is 2077 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Waitara (2077) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Waitara has roughly 7,837 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Waitara scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waitara's population at 7,837, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,837
Median age
36
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
7,837
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
208
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waitara.
Local schools for Waitara
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Government School Catchment
Waitara Public School
Hornsby Girls High School
Clarke Road School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Waitara.
- What is the Waitara postcode?
- Waitara is in the 2077 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Waitara?
- Waitara is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2077. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waitara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Waitara?
- There are 20 schools serving Waitara on this page, including Waitara Public School, Hornsby Girls High School, Marri Mittigar School.
- How walkable is Waitara?
- Waitara has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Waitara?
- Waitara is close to Hornsby, Wahroonga, North Wahroonga, Normanhurst, Asquith.
- What is the population of Waitara?
- The population of Waitara is approximately 7,837 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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