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Waratah, New South Wales
Median sale price and rental income of properties in Waratah (NSW) NSW
Based on 58 sales in the preceding 12 months
$1,020,000
Up 9.7% over 12 months
Based on 79 rental listings in the preceding 12 months
$725 per week
Up 7.4% over 12 months
Market data updated September 2026.
The median house price in Waratah (NSW), NSW is currently $1,020,000, based on the latest 12 months of sales. Waratah (NSW) has a 12-month growth rate of 9.7% for houses and 20.1% for units.
Two-bedroom houses have a median sale price of $955,000, Three-bedroom houses have a median sale price of $999,000, Four-bedroom houses have a median sale price of $1,140,000 in Waratah (NSW).
If you're looking to lease, the median rent for houses in Waratah (NSW) is $725 per week. The median house rent has increased 7.4% over the last 12 months.
The median price of apartments and units for sale in Waratah (NSW) is $732,000, which has increased 20.1% since the same time last year. One-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $520,000, Two-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $731,000, Three-bedroom apartments and units have a median sale price of $896,000 in Waratah (NSW). The median rent for units and apartments in Waratah (NSW) is $550 per week and has increased 10.0% over the last 12 months.
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The median house price is $1,020,000, while units and apartments sit at $732,000. Bedroom count, land and condition still create a wide range around those suburb medians.
Household and age data is limited here. Use the street list and neighbouring suburb profiles as a starting point, then check schools, transport and daily needs for the exact part of the suburb you are considering.
4-bedroom houses have a median around $1,140,000, the closest bedroom benchmark we hold to a $1.5m budget. Individual homes can differ substantially with block size, renovation and location.
Medians describe recorded market activity across the suburb; they are historical context, not a valuation or forecast for an individual home.
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