New South Wales · Postcode 2077
Waitara postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 20 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Waitara at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Waitara ranks: household income is in the top 25% of NSW suburbs; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Waitara vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Waitara | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,106 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $490 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,200 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2077 covers Waitara, an inland suburb of Sydney about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Hornsby.
According to the 2021 Census, Waitara has a population of 7,837 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,106, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. The Indigenous population is 27 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Waitara includes a median weekly rent of $490, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,200, with 3,088 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Rental properties account for 51.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Waitara scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Waitara is served by Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School.
Waitara is part of the Hornsby statistical area in New South Wales.
Waitara details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2077 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 7,837 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,106/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,055/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $490 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 0.8 km² |
| Population Density | 10287/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,088 |
| Australian Citizens | 60.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 27 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.7083472 |
| Longitude | 151.1068252 |
| Distance from Sydney | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby |
| Area (SA3) | Hornsby |
| Local Government | Hornsby |
| Federal Electorate | Bradfield |
| State Electorate | Wahroonga |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,674 (21.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 493 (6.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,308 (42.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,326 (16.9%) |
| 65+ years | 1,026 (13.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 369 (4.7%) |
| Arthritis | 321 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 248 (3.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 227 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 130 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 50 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 36 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 470 (15.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,992 (65.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 508 (16.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 85 (2.8%) |
Schools in Waitara
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Waitara. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.