Waratah
An established suburb built around the Mater Hospital and Turton Road.
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Waratah
Waratah is built around Turton Road and the Mater Hospital, a well-established suburb of mostly older cottages with its own train station and small shopping strip.
It sits close to Broadmeadow, Hamilton, and Mayfield, giving easy access to a wider range of shops and dining than the suburb offers on its own.
Who buys here
Buyers after an affordable, well-located suburb close to the hospital precinct, with steady if unspectacular demand.
Fifty-eight houses sold in the past year, with values holding flat over the past 12 months after strong prior growth.
What's nearby
- Mater Hospital Newcastle
- Waratah Station
- Turton Road, Waratah
- Maitland Road, Mayfield
Schools
- Waratah Public School
- Newcastle High School
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