Waratah at a glance
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Population
4,927
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Waratah.
The postcode for Waratah is 2298 (NSW).
Waratah (2298) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Waratah has roughly 4,927 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Waratah scores 74/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waratah's population at 4,927, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,927
Median age
41
Family households
56%
Lone person
36%
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)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
4,927
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,360
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.
74
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waratah.
Local schools for Waratah
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Government School Catchment
Waratah Public School
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Newcastle Senior School
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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 Waratah.
- What is the Waratah postcode?
- Waratah is in the 2298 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Waratah?
- Waratah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2298, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waratah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Waratah?
- There are 20 schools serving Waratah on this page, including St Philip's Christian College Young Parents, St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning, Waratah Public School.
- How walkable is Waratah?
- Waratah has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Waratah?
- Waratah is close to Georgetown, Waratah West, Mayfield, Hamilton North, Mayfield West.
- What is the population of Waratah?
- The population of Waratah is approximately 4,927 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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