Warabrook, NSW 2304
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2304
Updated
Median house price
$995,000
+3.9% over the past year.
Median of 19 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Warabrook at a glance
- Median unit
- $297,360
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses · units $460
- Population
- 1,982
- Median age 45
Prices: Median of 19 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2304), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Warabrook
Houses change hands at $995,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (19 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $297,360, roughly 70% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+3.9%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +3.9%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $199,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2304)
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What to know about Warabrook
Warabrook (2304) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $995,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +3.9% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
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.
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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,098 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 10/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 64%
- Renter occupied
- 33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.66% (median rent $700/wk against a $995,000 price tag). Units yield 8.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.66%
- On the $995,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.04%
- On the $297,360 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +3.9%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
109 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,098 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Warabrook
- What is the median house price in Warabrook?
- The median house price in Warabrook, NSW 2304 is $995,000 (median of 19 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $297,360. Annual growth is +3.9%.
- How much is my house worth in Warabrook?
- A useful starting point is the Warabrook median house price of $995,000 (units $297,360). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Warabrook a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Warabrook is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2304), June 2026) against the median house price of $995,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 3.9% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Warabrook is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2304.
- What is the average rent in Warabrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $460.
- 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, Callaghan, Sandgate, Waratah West, Shortland.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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