Median house price
$1.05M
+13% change
NSW · Newcastle Council
Warabrook, 2304
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,091
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.3%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,634/wk
Employment rate
52.6%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,055,000
Languages at home
19.6%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Vietnamese, Cantonese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Warabrook is a well-connected smaller community in Newcastle Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Distance from the metro area around Sydney is part of the appeal, with regional hubs closer to hand than the city. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer safety and growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs, though schools and education remain brighter spots.
At a glance
Warabrook snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $680 · Units $423
Population (ERP)
2,091
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#56
among Metro Sydney · Mature
Safety
79th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
44th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
44th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 45.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 40% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2795th in Australia
- State rank
- 851st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #56 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #573 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $423
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 247
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,055,000
- Median price change
- +13.4%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,091(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · +3.3% over 5 years · 44th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- +3.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +66
- Growth rank in NSW
- 44th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,150), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,982
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,634
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 29 of 759
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,790
- Employment rate
- 52.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 513 / 196 / 29
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 228
- Against the person
- 55
- Against property
- 119
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 109
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 78.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Fraud127
- Malicious Damage To Property136
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault128
- Steal From Motor Vehicle154
- Steal From Retail Store159
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 994
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 44th
School list
- Mayfield West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1033 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 342 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 963 · 30th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 113 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1085 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 169 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Margaret Jurd CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 889 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 103 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Shortland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 926 · 17th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 271 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1025 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 34% · 130 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 2.0 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
35 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP North
- ENT North
- Maitland Rd Opp Terry St
- STR/LFT To P1/2
- Warabrook Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
45 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 2 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Decent local green space — 1 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 35 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 72/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.5
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.5
Food & drink(1)
- Thompson and Sons' BakeryFast food
Shopping(2)
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Health & services(2)
- Medical clinic
- Pharmacy
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Park
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
Transport(17)
15 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(9)
- Woolworths LiquorAlcohol
- Newcastle PermanentATM
- Bus Station
- Mall (2)
- Parking (7)
- Post Box
- Shelter (4)
- Ticket Validator
- Vending machine (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Hunter New England Mental Health Service (1.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- DoctorDoctor
- PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 93
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 44.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 295 mm · ~37 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 366 mm · ~46 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 272 mm · ~34 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 CEDRELLA CRESCENT WARABROOK 2304Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool31 ANGOPHORA DRIVE WARABROOK 2304Determined
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool47 COACHWOOD DRIVE WARABROOK 2304Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Light industry16 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 MABELLAE PLACE WARABROOK 2304Determined
June 2025
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia14 CALLISTEMON CLOSE WARABROOK 2304Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; High technology industry29 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Determined
2024· 8 proposals
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; High technology industry21 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandahU 12 4 ANGOPHORA DRIVE WARABROOK 2304Withdrawn
September 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station3 23 IRONBARK CLOSE WARABROOK 2304Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Minor building alterations (external)7 CALLISTEMON CLOSE WARABROOK 2304Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 CEDRELLA CRESCENT WARABROOK 2304Determined
April 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport17 OLEARIA CRESCENT WARABROOK 2304Determined
March 2024
- Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia3 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 CEDRELLA CRESCENT WARABROOK 2304Determined
2023· 8 proposals
September 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces38 ANGOPHORA DRIVE WARABROOK 2304Determined
August 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing1 54 ANGOPHORA DRIVE WARABROOK 2304Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of treesU 11 4 ANGOPHORA DRIVE WARABROOK 2304Determined
July 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces38 ANGOPHORA DRIVE WARABROOK 2304Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to industrial development35 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Determined
March 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces45 CASUARINA CIRCUIT WARABROOK 2304Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces2 CEDRELLA CRESCENT WARABROOK 2304Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to industrial development29 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Determined
2022· 7 proposals
November 2022
- Other16 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Withdrawn
August 2022
- Centre based childcare5 ROSEGUM ROAD WARABROOK 2304Determined
- Subdivision of land35 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Determined
June 2022
- Secondary dwelling30A OLEARIA CRESCENT WARABROOK 2304Determined
March 2022
- Dwelling15 CASUARINA CIRCUIT WARABROOK 2304Determined
- Secondary dwelling10A ANGOPHORA DRIVE WARABROOK 2304Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to industrial development31 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Determined
2021· 5 proposals
November 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development16 OLEARIA CRESCENT WARABROOK 2304Determined
August 2021
- Shed40 CASUARINA CIRCUIT WARABROOK 2304Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces55 DECORA CRESCENT WARABROOK 2304Determined
April 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces22 OLEARIA CRESCENT WARABROOK 2304Determined
March 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces12 MELLIODORA CLOSE WARABROOK 2304Determined
2020· 2 proposals
December 2020
- Shed; Business premises7 WARABROOK BOULEVARD WARABROOK 2304Determined
- Alterations and additions to industrial development; Stormwater management systems; Retaining walls, protection of trees; Other15 IRONBARK CLOSE WARABROOK 2304Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
- Member of Parliament
- Sharon CLAYDON (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,226
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 29.2%Labor 70.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.6 km away).
Coalition 24.8%Labor 75.2%
4.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +5.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- WarabrookLabor 74.8% · Coalition 25.2% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Mayfield WestLabor 75.6% · Coalition 24.4% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Waratah WestLabor 79.9% · Coalition 20.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- ShortlandLabor 74.0% · Coalition 26.0% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- Birmingham Gardens NorthLabor 73.6% · Coalition 26.4% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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