Warabrook NSW

Postcode 2304 · Newcastle LGA

Warabrook is a small community in New South Wales within the Newcastle local government area (postcode 2304). With a population of 1,982, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $85K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Warabrook is $980,000, having declined 3.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $220,000 (-60.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $455. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,790.

Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. The crime rate in the Newcastle LGA is moderate at 6,194 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Warabrook offers a gross rental yield of 2.4%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($980K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -3.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.4% Low Yield
Price vs State$980K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.5x Stretched
Price Momentum-3.9% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education7/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$980K
-3.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$220K
-60.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$375
POPULATION
1,982
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,634
Personal Income /wk$747
Mortgage /mth$1,790
CRIME (Newcastle LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,194
Total Incidents10,954
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
Data: 2026