WARATAH WEST
Investor score
48
Liveability score
43
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$907,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real3.1%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-3.8%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.4%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WARATAH WEST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$550/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+4.4%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-0.3
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.64%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
51 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.1.2%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
WARATAH WEST is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 3.1% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,617/wk
$49k taxable p.a.
Renters
42.0%
54.7% owner-occupier
Median age
36.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.5%
Population growth
+1.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
10.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
86%
5% apartments
Degree qualified
19.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
11.0%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.1 ha
Large block
Household size
2.7 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
11.8%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
117.2 km
Regional
Days on market
47 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
34.1%
Buyer's market
Walkability
17 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
6.1 km
Near coast
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
13/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 2298
🏫Primary (3)
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs P-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (1)
Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Government · Yrs 7-10 · Major Cities
📚Combined (1)
St Philip's Christian College - Waratah
Independent · Yrs K-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (4)
St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning
Independent · Yrs U · Major Cities
Government · Yrs U · Major Cities
Government · Yrs U · Major Cities
St Philip's Christian College Young Parents
Independent · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Moderate3.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average9 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
15
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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