Waratah

Once considered a quiet residential pocket of Newcastle, Waratah NSW is now one of the most in-demand inner suburbs — and for good reason.

From strong capital growth and rental demand to its unbeatable access to schools, healthcare, shops, and the beach, Waratah is firmly on the radar for buyers, sellers and investors alike.

Here’s why people are making moves in Waratah — and why you should be watching this suburb closely.

 

THE NUMBERS SPEAK VOLUMES (September 2025)

  • House Median Price: $945,299
  • Unit Median Price: $673,592
  • Rental Yield: 3.9% for houses
  • Median Rent: $650/week for houses, $523/week for units
  • Median Days on Market: 16.5 days 

Waratah has seen consistent value growth over the past decade. Rental demand is high, days on market are low, and investors are starting to compete with owner-occupiers for listings.

 

WHAT MAKES WARATAH SO APPEALING?

Location

You’re less than 10 minutes to the Newcastle CBD and beaches, but without the inflated prices or congestion.

The Essentials

  • Mater Hospital: One of Newcastle’s key private hospitals, drawing medical professionals and ongoing demand.
  • University of Newcastle: Just nearby, feeding consistent rental demand from students and staff.
  • Waratah Village: Local shops, Coles and convenience stores make this a suburb people stay in, not just pass through.

Education Options

The suburb is home to a number of sought-after schools including Waratah Public School, Corpus Christi, St Philip’s Christian College and is within reach of selective and private school options.

Green Space

Despite being just 1.9 km² in size, over 10% of the land is parkland. Five parks and open green space make this a family-friendly, lifestyle-rich area.

 

WHY IT WORKS FOR INVESTORS

It’s not just price growth — though that alone makes a compelling case.

Value growth

House prices have nearly doubled in the last decade. In 2016, the median house price was $477,670. Now it’s $945,299.

Tight rental market

Low vacancy, high competition, and short days on market mean your property doesn’t sit idle.

Dual appeal

Owner-occupiers and renters are almost evenly split in Waratah, giving flexibility for those buying with long-term goals in mind.

Affordability meets accessibility

Compared to neighbouring suburbs closer to Newcastle CBD, Waratah is more affordable, without compromising on access.

 

FINAL THOUGHTS

Waratah is no longer a hidden gem — it’s a high-performing, high-demand suburb with real long-term potential.

Whether you’re looking to invest, sell at the right time or get your foot into a suburb with excellent fundamentals, Waratah ticks every box.

Local Information Waratah

Education in Waratah

Government Schools

  • Waratah Public School
  • Waratah West Public School
  • Newcastle Senior School
  • Callaghan College Waratah Campus
  • Newcastle Middle School
  • Lambton High School
  • Mayfield West Public School
  • Lambton Public School

Private Schools

  • St Philip's Christian College - Waratah
  • Corpus Christi Primary School
  • St Philip's Christian College DALE Young Parents
  • St Philip's Christian College DALE
  • St John's Primary School
  • St Columban's Primary School
  • Hunter Christian School
  • St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre

Local Amenities in Waratah

Parks

  • Waratah Park
  • Wrightson Reserve
  • Smith Park
  • Newcastle District Park

Services

  • Waratah Post Office
  • Mayfield Post Office
  • Broadmeadow Post Office
  • Islington Post Office

Sport and Recreation

  • Myamblah Crescent Oval
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah
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Corpus Christi Primary School
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St Philip's Christian College DALE Young Parents
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St Philip's Christian College DALE
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St John's Primary School
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St Columban's Primary School
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Hunter Christian School
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St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre
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San Clemente High School
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St Dominic's Centre
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St Therese's Primary School
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Our Lady of Victories Primary School
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Margaret Jurd College
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St Columba's Primary School
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St Pius X High School
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St Francis Xavier's College
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St Joseph's Primary School
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Alesco Senior College
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St Patrick's Primary School
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St James' Primary School
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Holy Family Primary School
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Waratah Public School
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Waratah West Public School
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Newcastle Senior School
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Callaghan College Waratah Campus
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Newcastle Middle School
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Lambton High School
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Mayfield West Public School
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Lambton Public School
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Hamilton North Public School
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Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
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Islington Public School
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Jesmond Public School
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Heaton Public School
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New Lambton Public School
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Hunter School of Performing Arts
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Mayfield East Public School
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Tighes Hill Public School
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Hamilton Public School
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New Lambton South Public School
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Merewether High School
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Shortland Public School
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Adamstown Public School
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Carrington Public School
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Merewether Public School
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Hamilton South Public School
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Wallsend Public School
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Wallsend South Public School
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New Lambton Heights Infants School
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Newcastle High School
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Kotara School
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Plattsburg Public School
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Belair Public School
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Callaghan College Wallsend Campus
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Kotara High School
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Merewether Heights Public School
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Elermore Vale Public School
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The Junction Public School
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Kotara South Public School
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Stockton Public School
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