Waratah West at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
3,142
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Waratah West.
The postcode for Waratah West is 2298 (NSW).
Waratah West (2298) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Waratah West has roughly 3,142 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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 West scores 4/100 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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waratah West's population at 3,142, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 28% lone person).
Population
3,142
Median age
31
Family households
58%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
44%
At a deeper level
3,142
Median age: 31
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Safety
Crime and safety.
213
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waratah West.
Local schools for Waratah West
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Government School Catchment
Waratah West Public School
Waratah Public School
Newcastle Middle 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 West.
- What is the Waratah West postcode?
- Waratah West is in the 2298 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Waratah West?
- Waratah West is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2298, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waratah West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Waratah West?
- There are 20 schools serving Waratah West on this page, including Waratah West Public School, Corpus Christi Primary School, St Philip's Christian College - Waratah.
- How walkable is Waratah West?
- Waratah West has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Waratah West?
- Waratah West is close to Waratah, North Lambton, Newcastle University, Callaghan, Lambton.
- What is the population of Waratah West?
- The population of Waratah West is approximately 3,142 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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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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