Newcastle Council

Waratah, NSW 2298

Newcastle-Maitland - Greater Region

Suburb
4,982 residents
1.914 km2

Overview

Diversity

8 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

3 / 10
0510

Population

Estimate
Forecast
95% Confidence Interval

Key Statistics

Based on ABS Estimate Resident Population

Waratah
Population4,982
Growth Rate 1yr0.81%
Average 5yr Growth1.04%
Forecast Average 5yr Growth0.39%

Waratah currently has a population of 4,982. The 1 year growth rate is at 0.81%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 1.04%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 5,081, with average 5yr of 0.39%.

Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.

Crime & Safety

Violent Crime

Greater Newcastle-Maitland Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Newcastle-Maitland

Antisocial Behaviour
1,023.7681.5
Disorderly Conduct
341.2182.7
Assault
1,9471,054
Sexual Assault
501.8291.7
Robbery
20.130.4
Homicide
00.9
Total3,833.82,241.2

Waratah is ranked 111 / 128 in Greater Newcastle-Maitland in terms of people safety. It has significantly higher people crime rate compare to Greater Newcastle-Maitland. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has decreased by 1.04%.


Property Crime

Greater Newcastle-Maitland Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Newcastle-Maitland

Theft
3,853.93,167.1
Property Damage
1,264.6755.9
Arson
20.179.6
Total5,138.64,002.6

Waratah is ranked 100 / 128 in Greater Newcastle-Maitland in terms of property safety. It has higher property crime rate compare to Greater Newcastle-Maitland. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has decreased by 13.22%.


Nearby Schools

Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb

Schools Nearby


Disclaimer. Always check directly with the school to vertify local catchment and intake area.

Diversity

Land Composition

Residential

86.5%

Hospital

4.7%

Retail

4.0%

Commercial

2.4%

Industrial

2.3%

Amenities

Supermarkets

  • Coles

Hospitals

  • Calvary Mater Newcastle
  • Hunter New England Mental Health Service
  • Newcastle Eye Hospital

Shopping Centres

  • Waratah Village
    (small centre)

Climate

Average Monthly Temperatures

Neighbouring Suburbs

There are 8 suburbs neighbouring Waratah: