Waratah West
NSW 2298 • Rest of NSW
About Waratah West
Waratah West is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, located approximately 8 km west-northwest of the Newcastle CBD. With a population of around 3,100, the suburb has a young median age of 31, partly due to its proximity to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus. The community is culturally diverse with English, Australian and Chinese heritage well represented, and has a mix of long-term residents and students.
The suburb offers affordable housing by Newcastle standards, with a mix of older homes and some newer developments. Waratah West is close to schools, local parks, and the shops and services of nearby Waratah and Jesmond. The University of Newcastle and John Hunter Hospital are major nearby employers. It's popular with students, young professionals, and families seeking an accessible, well-connected location within Greater Newcastle.
Waratah West falls under postcode 2298 and is governed by Newcastle Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wallsend electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 225, 226 — Newcastle Interchange via Jesmond 20-25 min
- 100 — Newcastle to University of Newcastle 15 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Good rail access via Waratah station. Frequent buses to university and city centre.
Some daily errands can be done on foot, especially near Waratah village. Good access to nearby schools and parks.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Platt Street
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98 Georgetown Road
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Newcastle Middle School ICSEA 9674960 2122 Christo Rd
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Newcastle Senior School ICSEA 9604985 3122 66 Harriet Street
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98 Georgetown Road
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57 High Street
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Harriet St
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 Waratah West by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Waratah West Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Waratah West" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
83 state housing + 8 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. England 59
- 2. China 43
- 3. Vietnam 35
- 4. India 28
- 5. Pakistan 28
- 6. Malaysia 24
- 7. Bosnia & Herzegovina 17
- 8. New Zealand 17
- 9. Afghanistan 16
- 10. Thailand 15
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)