NSW Property Intelligence
WaratahNSW 2298
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. Waratah is home to ~4,927 residents (median age 41), with 46% of households renting.
Rent in Waratah
The median house rent in Waratah is $690/week (303 new leases). Units have a median of $480/week (122 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2298, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $260/wk | $450/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $520/wk |
| 3 | $730/wk | $750/wk |
| 4+ | $795/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Waratah fall in the intake zones of Waratah Public School, Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus, Callaghan College Waratah Campus. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Waratah Public School#712 of 2159 in NSW
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus#1036 of 2159 in NSW
- Callaghan College Waratah Campus#1274 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Waratah has 8 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Bright Buttons Early Learning Centre, Narnia Christian Preschool and Early Childhood Centre, SPCC Saints Academy Waratah.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Waratah Village Shopping Centre, Warabrook Shopping Centre. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Waratah (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 96 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 20 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19 | Upward |
Development activity
52 development applications were lodged in Waratah over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Waratah — quick answers
What is the median rent in Waratah?
Houses in Waratah (postcode 2298) have a median asking rent of $690/week; units have a median of $480/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Waratah?
Waratah addresses can be zoned for Waratah Public School, Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus, Callaghan College Waratah Campus. Waratah Public School ranks in roughly the top 33% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Waratah?
Waratah has 8 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Waratah?
52 development applications were lodged in Waratah in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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