People & Lifestyle Waratah NSW 2298

What Kind of People Live in Waratah (NSW) NSW 2298?

Diversity Levels in Waratah (NSW)

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Median age	41	Bottom 35%	5% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	4.0%	Top 26%	614% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	19.8%	Top 36%	14% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Waratah (NSW)

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	33	Top 7%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	79	Bottom 46%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	76.0	Top 31%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	28.0	Bottom 10%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.2%	Top 7%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Waratah (NSW)

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
% Religious	55.0%	Bottom 47%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	87.4%	Top 41%	3% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	23.2%	Bottom 3%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Waratah (NSW)

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.7%	Top 18%	47% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.5	Bottom 22%	7% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.9%	Top 9%	56% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	3 km	Bottom 3%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	3.9%	Top 32%	44% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Waratah (NSW)

Waratah (NSW) Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	75%	Top 7%	Data for Nov 2017
No religion	44.8%	Bottom 49%	99% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	4.9%	Top 17%	204% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	56.0%	Top 9%	1% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	66.4%	Top 1%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.1%	Top 22%	67% to Jan 2021

Community Score in Waratah (NSW)

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

	Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
	Community support (LGA)	94.0%	Bottom 32%	Data for Dec 2014
	Volunteers	25.6%	Bottom 30%	31% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Waratah (NSW)

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	47	Bottom 21%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	390	Top 18%	Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)	2190	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2020
Family households	56.0%	Bottom 19%	4% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	2.5%	Bottom 40%	45% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (30)

Name	Address
Absolute Cutting Edge	31 Waroonga Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Hair on Bridge St
Revere Hair Studio	2/68 Station St, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Covet Beauty	72 Bridge St, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Norris Hair and Beauty Suppliers	111 Turton Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia

Venues and Restaurants (13)

Name	Address
Bakers Delight Waratah	10/91-115 Turton Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Bones Bakery	5/91 Turton Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Red Rooster	Turton Rd & Georgetown Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
The Cheesecake Shop Waratah	6/111 Turton Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Baskin-Robbins	Shopping Centre, Shop 14/111 Turton Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia

Education (31)

Name	Address
St Philip's Christian College Newcastle
Waratah Public School	Lambton Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Novocastrian Driver Training	3/43 Waroonga Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Narnia Christian Preschool and Early Childhood Centre	55 High St, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Bright Buttons Early Learning Centre	36 Kahibah Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia

Health Services (20)

Name	Address
Bupa Aged Care Waratah	219 Christo Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Newcastle Eye Hospital-Davies Peter	182 Christo Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Levy Richard	29 Bridge St, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Waratah General Practice	54 Station St, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Cox Stephen	29 Bridge St, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia

Recreational Facilities (4)

Name	Address
Circus Avalon	24/26 Turton Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
Self-Defence Australia	51 Clarence Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
THE Shed Company Newcastle	97, Georgetown Rd
Self-Defence Australia	51, Clarence Rd

Community Groups (2)

Name	Address
Calvary Community Care Hunter Service Centre	1/ 60 Griffiths St
Calvary Community Care Hunter Service Centre	1/ 60 Griffiths St

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