Waitara Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Waitara, NSW 2077 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2026 Rent 2026
Median House Price
$807,500
2026 data
Gross Rental Yield
3.2%
Weekly Rent
$490
Renter Demand
73%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.8%
Low — tight market
Population
7,837
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State NSW
Postcode 2077
Median house price $807,500
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $490/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 3.2% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 73.1%
Vacancy rate 0.76%
Population 7,837
Median household income $109,512/yr
Owner-occupied 26.9%
Median age 36 yrs
Total dwellings 2,114

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 26

Waitara shows around-average reported crime compared with other NSW suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: NSW police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

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Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2026 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.8%) — tight rental market
High renter proportion (73%) — strong rental demand base
🔵 Moderate reported crime (26 incidents/1,000 residents) — NSW reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: NSW_FairTrading_BondLodgements. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

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🏷️ Recent Sales

Actual settled transactions — the most recent sales recorded in this suburb.

Address Sold Price Type Land
35 Balmoral St, Waitara NSW 2077 2026-06-05 $586,000 Residence 101 m²
32 Orara St, Waitara NSW 2077 2026-06-04 $815,000 Residence
2 Mcauley Pl, Waitara NSW 2077 2026-06-04 $1,146,667 Residence
1 Balmoral St, Waitara NSW 2077 2026-06-02 $740,000 Residence 108 m²
6 Romsey St, Waitara NSW 2077 2026-05-29 $1,200,000 Residence
1 Park Ave, Waitara NSW 2077 2026-05-28 $730,000 Residence
51 Balmoral St, Waitara NSW 2077 2026-05-25 $890,000 Residence 137 m²
3 Orara St, Waitara NSW 2077 2026-05-22 $775,000 Residence
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Source: NSW Valuer-General. Individual settled sales, most recent first.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Waitara's 3.2% gross rental yield is above the NSW median of 2.1%, across 1,679 NSW suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in NSW by price range, ranked by yield:

Belrose, NSW
5.2% yield
$890,000
Bringelly, NSW
4.3% yield
$610,900
Chippendale, NSW
4.3% yield
$625,000
Menangle Park, NSW
4.3% yield
$603,000
Bringelly, NSW
4.2% yield
$625,000
Holroyd, NSW
4.1% yield
$575,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $807,500
Deposit (20%) $161,500
Loan (80% LVR) $646,000
Weekly rent $490/wk
Annual rent income $25,480/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waitara a good suburb to invest in?

Waitara has a high renter proportion (73%) and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Waitara?

The median house price in Waitara is approximately $807,500 based on 2026 public data.

What is the rental yield in Waitara?

The indicative gross rental yield in Waitara is 3.2%, based on a median weekly rent of $490 against a median price of $807,500. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Waitara compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Waitara against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Waitara a safe suburb?

Waitara shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in NSW, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

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