Wahroonga (West) - Waitara, NSW 2812
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $490/wk Median
- 41.8% Renters
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.9k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $490
- To the CBD
- 19.9km
- Walkability
- 6.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is one of Sydney's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,877 residents, a substantial 41.8% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $490 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Wahroonga (West) - Waitara
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara Common
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara
Real questions renters ask before moving to Wahroonga (West) - Waitara.
What's the community like in Wahroonga (West) - Waitara?
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 11,877, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How far is Wahroonga (West) - Waitara from the Sydney CBD?
Wahroonga (West) - Waitara is approximately 20km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 30-45 minutes.
Is Wahroonga (West) - Waitara a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Wahroonga (West) - Waitara has a 41.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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