Waitara
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Waitara, NSW 2077.
About Waitara
Welcome to Waitara
Waitara sits on Sydney's Upper North Shore, wedged between Wahroonga and Hornsby about 24 kilometres north-west of the CBD. It's one of those suburbs that quietly does the heavy lifting for the area's apartment buyers and renters, offering a more attainable entry point to the North Shore's leafy, high-amenity lifestyle without straying far from Hornsby's shops, station and services.
With a population of 7,837 and a median age of 36, Waitara has a distinctly younger, more transient feel than the family-heavy suburbs around it. It suits first-home buyers, downsizers and commuters who want North Shore convenience and good schools nearby, but don't need (or want) a quarter-acre block to go with it.
Lifestyle & dining
Because Waitara backs directly onto Hornsby, residents tend to treat the two suburbs as one big backyard. Hornsby's Westfield and surrounding cafe and restaurant strip are an easy walk or short drive away, covering everything from casual coffee to a broad spread of Asian dining that the area is known for. Waitara itself is quieter and more residential, with local shops and eateries dotted along the Pacific Highway servicing day-to-day needs, while the bushland reserves nearby offer a green counterpoint to the busy highway frontage.
Getting around
Waitara train station sits on the North Shore line, giving residents a direct run into the city as well as easy access north to Hornsby, where the line connects through to the Central Coast and beyond. The Pacific Highway runs through the suburb, making car trips to neighbouring Wahroonga, Asquith, Normanhurst and Warrawee straightforward, while Hornsby's transport interchange just next door adds bus connections into the mix for those heading further afield.
Schools & families
Barker College Junior School is on Waitara's doorstep, giving local families access to one of the North Shore's well-regarded independent schools without having to leave the area. The broader neighbourhood, stretching into Wahroonga and Hornsby, is well served by both public and private schooling options, which has long made this pocket of the Upper North Shore attractive to parents even where housing itself, as in Waitara, leans towards apartments rather than large family homes.
Parks & recreation
The Upper North Shore's defining feature is its bushland, and Waitara benefits from proximity to the reserves and walking tracks that thread through Hornsby and Wahroonga, including pockets of the Great North Walk network. It's a suburb where you can be in a lift lobby one minute and on a bush track the next, which appeals to residents who want nature on hand without committing to house-and-garden maintenance.
The property market
Waitara's housing stock tells you most of what you need to know about who lives here: current listings are dominated by apartments and units, at 92%, with houses making up just 6% and townhouses 2%. It's a market built around unit living rather than freestanding homes, and the numbers reflect that, with a median unit or apartment price of $788,000. That price point sits well below what buyers would pay for a comparable unit in Wahroonga or on the city side of the North Shore line, making Waitara a common landing spot for buyers priced out of neighbouring suburbs but keen to stay in the school catchments and transport corridors those suburbs offer.
Market snapshot
Waitara property market
Median sale price
$788k
Unit · 2 bed
Median rent
$740
per week
Gross rental yield
4.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$599k
Median
$788k
Premium
$887k
Days on market
29
Auction clearance
50%
Sold this year
135
Median sold price trend · Unit 2 bed
Compound growth +1.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · Unit
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Waitara by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Waitara, NSW 2077.
Population
7,837
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$2,106
median, per week
Median rent
$490
per week
Median mortgage
$2,200
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Waitara
Independent & Catholic schools
Barker College Junior School
Recent results
Recently sold in Waitara
$740k
2/29-31 Romsey Street
Sold ~July 2026
$910k
26/5-9 Waitara Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$580k
62/35-39 Balmoral St
Sold ~July 2026
$1.08m
13/7-11 Unwin Road
Sold ~July 2026
$740k
29/1 Balmoral Street
Sold ~July 2026
$718k
203/12-16 Romsey Street
Sold ~July 2026
$800k
605/21-37 Waitara Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$838k
59/6-10 Romsey St
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Waitara suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Waitara?
The median unit price in Waitara, NSW is $788k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.3%.
How much is rent in Waitara?
The median weekly rent in Waitara is around $740 per week.
Is Waitara a good place to live?
Waitara is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,837 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Waitara?
Waitara has a population of 7,837 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Waitara?
There is 1 school in or near Waitara, including Barker College Junior School.
How long do homes take to sell in Waitara?
Properties in Waitara take around 29 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 50%.
How much do you need to buy in Waitara?
Entry-level properties in Waitara start around $599k, while premium homes reach $887k.
What suburbs are near Waitara?
Suburbs near Waitara include Wahroonga, Hornsby, Asquith, Normanhurst and Warrawee.
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