Waratah — Houses

NEUTRAL
NSW 2298 House Rank #36 of 74 in Newcastle ↓4
$1.25M
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
104 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
23d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
9.1% vs 5yr
Neutral
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Below average
Weak
YIELD
3.7%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
2.8% vacancy
Neutral
#36/74 Below average Structure 7 $1.25M

Atlaso rates Waratah houses as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Prices grew 12.3% over the past year, showing strong momentum, but conviction is not high enough for a BUY rating. Better houses options may be available in Newcastle.

At $1.25M, Waratah ranks #36 of 74 houses in Newcastle. The long-term structural outlook is Below average. Buyer demand is strong with 104 buyers per listing.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Newcastle.

Waratah Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Buyers Early signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
+1.3%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+6.4%
Rents (12mo)
2.8%
Vacancy
70%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$959K

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$260/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2298.

Suburb Profile

Waratah at a Glance

SEIFA Index
6/10
Above average
Household Income
$1,617/wk
Median household
Median Age
36
Years
Mortgage Stress
27%
of income
Population Growth
+1.1%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
17.3% owned 33.2% mortgage 46.3% renting

Demographic Trends

Waratah Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Waratah Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waratah a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Waratah as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Waratah and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Waratah?
The current median house price in Waratah, nsw is $1.25M, with annual growth of +7.2%. Properties sell in approximately 23 days.
How fast do properties sell in Waratah?
Properties in Waratah sell in 23 days on average. The market is currently rated Below average. This is faster than the national average, indicating strong buyer demand.
What is the growth outlook for Waratah?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Waratah's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Waratah?
The gross rental yield for houses in Waratah is 3.7%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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