Waratah vs Waratah West
Waratah West (median $900,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Waratah ($930,000). Over the past year, Waratah West (+12.5%) ran 10.1 percentage points ahead of Waratah (+2.4%) on house-price growth.
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Waratah and Waratah West side by side
| Measure | Waratah | Waratah West |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $930,000 | $900,000 |
| Median unit | $300,240 | $300,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.4% | +12.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1000 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 74 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,927 | 3,142 |
| Median age | 41 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1098 mm | 1098 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.5°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
Waratah scores higher on walkability (74/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waratah (1011) sits above Waratah West (1000).
- For buyers
- Waratah West is the lower entry point at $900,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Waratah West carries both higher gross yield (4.16% vs 4.03%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Waratah edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1000).
Waratah vs Waratah West: common questions
Is Waratah or Waratah West cheaper to buy in?
Waratah West has the lower median house price at $900,000, roughly 3% below Waratah ($930,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Waratah or Waratah West?
Over the past 12 months, Waratah West grew +12.5% vs +2.4% in Waratah, a gap of 10.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Waratah or Waratah West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waratah scores 1011 vs 1000 in Waratah West. 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, Waratah or Waratah West?
Waratah scores 74/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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, Waratah or Waratah West?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.16% in Waratah West vs 4.03% in Waratah. 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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