Waitara vs Warrawee
Waitara (median $2,521,000) is roughly 43% cheaper to buy into than Warrawee ($4,400,000).
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Waitara and Warrawee side by side
| Measure | Waitara | Warrawee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,521,000 | $4,400,000 |
| Median unit | $372,240 | $554,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -10.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $890/wk | $1280/wk |
| Unit rent | $700/wk | $763/wk |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1131 | 1151 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 40 |
| Transit score | 20 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 7,837 | 3,170 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1097 mm | 1113 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 28.0°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 (100/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrawee (1151) sits above Waitara (1131). Warrawee skews owner-occupied (79%), Waitara runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
- For buyers
- Waitara is the lower entry point at $2,521,000 median, 43% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Waitara offers the higher gross rental yield (1.84% vs 1.51%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Warrawee edges out on average school ICSEA (1151 vs 1131). Warrawee also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Waitara vs Warrawee: common questions
Is Waitara or Warrawee cheaper to buy in?
Waitara has the lower median house price at $2,521,000, roughly 43% below Warrawee ($4,400,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Waitara or Warrawee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrawee scores 1151 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, Waitara or Warrawee?
Waitara scores 100/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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, Waitara or Warrawee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.84% in Waitara vs 1.51% in Warrawee. 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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