Waratah North at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,223
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Waratah North.
The postcode for Waratah North is 3959 (VIC).
Waratah North (3959) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Waratah North has roughly 1,223 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Waratah North scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waratah North's population at 1,223, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,223
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,223
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waratah North.
Local schools for Waratah North
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Government School Catchment
Fish Creek and District Primary School
Foster Primary School
Foster Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Waratah North.
- What is the Waratah North postcode?
- Waratah North is in the 3959 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Waratah North?
- Waratah North is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3959, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waratah North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Waratah North?
- There are 5 schools serving Waratah North on this page, including Fish Creek and District Primary School, Corner Inlet College, Foster Primary School.
- How walkable is Waratah North?
- Waratah North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waratah North?
- Waratah North is close to Waratah Bay, Fish Creek, Sandy Point, Shallow Inlet, Walkerville North.
- What is the population of Waratah North?
- The population of Waratah North is approximately 1,223 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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