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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91 Pacific Highway
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Jersey St
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Stokes Ave
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Asquith Public School ICSEA 1102Dudley St
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1 Rosemead Road
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Clarke Road School ICSEA 1063Clarke Rd
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Hornsby Girls High School ICSEA 1209Edgeworth David Ave
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Hornsby Heights Public School ICSEA 1104Somerville Rd
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Hornsby North Public School ICSEA 1148Ida St
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Hornsby South Public School ICSEA 1110Clarke Rd
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23 Yardley Avenue
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1 Royston Parade
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Waitara, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
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
- 11. Japan 65
- 12. Pakistan 64
- 13. New Zealand 62
- 14. South Africa 53
- 15. Vietnam 48
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)