Hornsby Shire Council
Waitara
Waitara at a glance
Median house
$770,000
+1.9% year on year
Median unit
$372,240
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,837
Median age 36
About
Welcome to Waitara.
Waitara is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$770,000
+1.9% over the past year. Median unit price $372,240.
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
$770,000
+1.9% annual growth
$372,240
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
7,837
Median age: 36
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.11%
Based on $770,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.85%
Based on $372,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+1.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202648%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +1.9%/yr
2021
$701K
5-year change
+10%
2026
$770K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
7,837
Median age
36
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Waitara Public School
Hornsby Girls High School
Clarke Road School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Waitara?
- The median house price in Waitara, NSW 2077 is $770,000. The median unit price is $372,240. Annual growth is +1.9%.
- What is the Waitara postcode?
- Waitara is in the 2077 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Waitara has approximately 7,837 residents. 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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