Wahroonga vs Waitara NSW
Two New South Wales suburbs, about 1.4 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Wahroonga | Waitara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,853 | 7,837 |
| Median age | 44 | 36 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $600 | $490 |
| Owner-occupied | 79% | 48% |
| Family households | 82% | 70% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 10 | 10 |
| Tree canopy | 40% | 11% |
| Population 2011 | 16,683 | 5,370 |
What stands out
Waitara rents cheaper — $490 vs $600 a week at the census.
Both sit in the same SEIFA advantage decile (10 of 10).
Wahroonga is the greener of the two (40% vs 11% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Wahroonga +7%, Waitara +46%.
In short
The two sit about 1.4 km apart in a straight line, both in New South Wales.
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