Warabrook at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,982
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Warabrook.
The postcode for Warabrook is 2304 (NSW).
Warabrook (2304) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Warabrook has roughly 1,982 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Warabrook scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Warabrook's population at 1,982, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,982
Median age
45
Family households
68%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
1,982
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
104
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.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Warabrook.
Local schools for Warabrook
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Government School Catchment
Mayfield West Public School
Waratah West Public School
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Warabrook.
- What is the Warabrook postcode?
- Warabrook is in the 2304 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Warabrook?
- Warabrook is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2304, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Warabrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Warabrook?
- There are 20 schools serving Warabrook on this page, including Mayfield West Public School, Waratah West Public School, Awabakal Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Warabrook?
- Warabrook has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Warabrook?
- Warabrook is close to Mayfield West, Newcastle University, Callaghan, Sandgate, Waratah West.
- What is the population of Warabrook?
- The population of Warabrook is approximately 1,982 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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