NSW Property Intelligence
WaitaraNSW 2077
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Waitara is home to ~7,837 residents (median age 36), with 50% of households renting.
Rent in Waitara
The median house rent in Waitara is $850/week (346 new leases). Units have a median of $680/week (1065 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2077, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $570/wk | $590/wk |
| 2 | $680/wk | $700/wk |
| 3 | $865/wk | $850/wk |
| 4+ | $1050/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Waitara fall in the intake zones of Waitara Public School, Ku-Ring-Gai High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Waitara Public School#77 of 2159 in NSW
- Ku-Ring-Gai High School#315 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Waitara has 7 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Clarke Road OSHClub, Diocese of Broken Bay Early Learning and Care Centre - Waitara, Explore & Develop Waitara.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Waitara Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Waitara Shopping Centre, Northgate Shopping Centre, Hornsby Westfield. 4 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Waitara (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 35 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 8 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Stable |
Development activity
9 development applications were lodged in Waitara over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Waitara — quick answers
What is the median rent in Waitara?
Houses in Waitara (postcode 2077) have a median asking rent of $850/week; units have a median of $680/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Waitara?
Waitara addresses can be zoned for Waitara Public School, Ku-Ring-Gai High School. Waitara Public School ranks in roughly the top 4% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Waitara?
Waitara has 7 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Waitara to the Sydney CBD?
From Waitara Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 42 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Waitara?
9 development applications were lodged in Waitara in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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