WAITARA
WAITARA Property Overview
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About WAITARA
Waitara is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 28.0km from CBD, about 62 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,837 with a density of 10287 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,850,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $715,000, below Sydney average.
Education: No high schools in this suburb.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 2259 per 100,000, 0.34x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: Chinese comprises 25.49%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Indian (16.98%) and English (12.26%), has a significant Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Waitara has a house median of $1,850,000 and unit median of $715,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Waitara has a crime rate of 2259 per 100,000, which is 0.34x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Leo's Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 52 Distinguished Achievers, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 60.9 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Abbotsleigh, 2024 HSC results: 495 Distinguished Achievers, 26 All Rounders, 20 Top Achievers, 3 First in Course, AU Guide Score 95.3 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Waitara has a population of 7,837, with Chinese comprising 25.50%. Significant Chinese community with comprehensive amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (25.49%), Indian (16.98%), English (12.26%), Aust (10.29%), Korean (4.85%).
Waitara is approximately 28.0km from Sydney CBD, about 38 minutes by car or 62 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.