Waratah, Newcastle
Property insights
Waratah (NSW 2298) is a close‑in, village‑style suburb 5–7 km west of Newcastle CBD. This buyer’s guide covers house and unit medians, schools, transport (Waratah Station), local amenities (Waratah Village, parks), recent developments and practical tips for home buyers and investors.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Inspect both Waratah and Waratah West and compare property types and streetscapes.
- 2.Confirm school catchments with NSW Department of Education before making decisions tied to schooling.
- 3.Check off‑street parking and potential renovation/heritage constraints on older homes.
- 4.Monitor live listings, recent sales and local development approvals (gasworks site, shop‑top units).
- 5.Speak with local agents for up‑to‑date comparables and rental yield estimates.
Common Property Types
- • Interwar/Federation detached cottages
- • Renovated period homes
- • Recent townhouses (small complexes)
- • Units / apartments (small blocks around the village)
Who Lives Here
Population ~4,900 (2021 ABS); strong 20–29 cohort, many couple households without children, mix of owner‑occupiers and renters and a significant share of health/education/professional workers.
Transport
- • Waratah Station on the Newcastle line — ~6–8 minutes to Newcastle Interchange; included in Transport Access Program upgrades
- • Multiple Newcastle Transport bus routes and school services
- • Approximately 5–7 km (10–20 minute drive) to Newcastle CBD depending on traffic
- • Good access to regional roads, rideshare/taxi options and Newcastle Airport (~25 km)
Schools
- • Waratah Public School
- • Waratah West Public School
- • Callaghan College — Waratah Technology Campus
- • St Philip’s Christian College (Waratah campus)
Amenities
- • Waratah Village Shopping Centre (Coles, Kmart, Amcal/chemist, specialty stores)
- • Village Coffee Hub and local cafés/takeaway options
- • Waratah Park playground (recent upgrades)
- • Local sporting fields and community facilities
Transport upgrades, proximity to major employers and the gasworks site redevelopment support steady demand; however, increased supply from approved shop‑top and boarding‑house developments could moderate rental pressure — keep an eye on approvals and construction timelines.
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