Waitara
NSW 2077 • Greater Sydney
About Waitara
Waitara is a compact suburb on Sydney's Upper North Shore, 19 kilometres north-west of the CBD in the Hornsby Shire, with a population of around 7,800. The suburb combines high-density apartment living near its train station with quieter streets of detached homes further out. It has seen consistent growth and features on multiple "best suburb" lists for its liveability, safety, and strong property demand with low crime rates.
Despite its small footprint of just 0.76 square kilometres, Waitara offers convenient access to Hornsby Westfield and its extensive dining and retail options, just a short walk away. A central park with playing fields and tennis courts serves local recreation, and the suburb's flat layout makes it easy to walk to the station and shops. It attracts professionals, couples, families, and retirees seeking an affordable Upper North Shore address with excellent train connectivity to the Sydney CBD.
Waitara falls under postcode 2077 and is governed by Hornsby Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wahroonga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 575 — Macquarie University to Hornsby 15-25 min
- 587 — Westleigh to Hornsby 10-15 min
- 589 — Sydney Adventist Hospital to Hornsby 10 min
- 595 — Hornsby to Wahroonga loop 10-15 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Frequent trains to CBD via Chatswood and North Sydney. Hornsby interchange nearby for intercity and metro connections.
Flat layout with most amenities reachable on foot; Hornsby Westfield a short walk north
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Jersey St
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Stokes Ave
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Asquith Public School ICSEA 11023 Dudley St
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1 Royston Parade
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91 Pacific Highway
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1 Rosemead Road
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Clarke Road School ICSEA 10639487 2652 48-58 Clarke Road
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Hornsby Girls High School ICSEA 12099476 5711 Edgeworth David Ave
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Hornsby Heights Public School ICSEA 110420 Somerville Road
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Hornsby North Public School ICSEA 11489987 4605 52 Ida St
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Hornsby South Public School ICSEA 11109489 2410 57-63 Clarke Road
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23 Yardley Avenue
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Waitara, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Waitara by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Waitara Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Waitara" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
43 state housing + 23 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 1,267
- 2. China 1,149
- 3. South Korea 279
- 4. Philippines 272
- 5. Iran 268
- 6. Nepal 243
- 7. Hong Kong 213
- 8. England 145
- 9. Malaysia 112
- 10. Indonesia 82
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)