Waitara Public School
Government · Primary School · Kindergarten to Year 6
Approx. 0.5 km straight-line distance
Suburb centre falls within this intake area
Property Management
Property Management Waitara
Waitara’s apartment-dominated housing needs close attention to the individual complex.
Rental property management in Waitara
Waitara’s apartment-dominated housing needs close attention to the individual complex. Floor level, balcony orientation, parking and building condition help distinguish competing rentals in a suburb where many properties share the same postcode as Hornsby.
Waitara property market overview
These ABS Census indicators describe Waitara housing rather than current rental value. Dwelling and tenure percentages use occupied private dwellings in 2021; household composition uses Census households. Other and unstated categories may mean percentages do not total 100%.
- 2021 population
- 7,837
- 2016 population
- 5,941
- 2016–2021 population change
- ≈ +31.9%
- Occupied dwellings rented
- 50.0%
Local housing and rental profile
Flats or apartments89.3%
Occupied dwellings rented50.0%
Separate houses8.8%
Semi-detached, row or terrace houses and townhouses1.7%
Owned outright or with a mortgage47.6%
Family households70.4%
One-person households27.1%
Occupied private dwellings3,088
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Waitara location and transport
Waitara Station provides local rail access, and Hornsby is a neighbouring shopping and service centre. Pacific Highway connects the wider area. Confirm the route from the building to the station or Hornsby rather than assuming the same convenience for every Waitara address.
Upper North Shore · Hornsby · Wahroonga · Turramurra
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Schools and intake areas
Local schools near Waitara
Explore NSW Government schools and intake areas around Waitara. Catchment boundaries can cross suburb borders and may change over time.
The Ku-ring-gai High School intake area contains the centre of Waitara. The Hornsby High School intake area overlaps part of Waitara. These suburb-level relationships do not determine enrolment eligibility for a particular address.
Hornsby Girls High School
Government · Secondary School · Year 7 to Year 12
Approx. 0.6 km straight-line distance
Nearby Government school
Clarke Road School
Government · Schools for Specific Purposes
Approx. 1.0 km straight-line distance
Nearby Government school
Hornsby South Public School
Government · Primary School · Kindergarten to Year 6
Approx. 1.1 km straight-line distance
Intake area overlaps this suburb
School intake areas may change. Confirm enrolment eligibility using the official School Finder.
Current median weekly rent
Waitara rental market trend
Compare verified median weekly rent histories for houses and units in Waitara. These are suburb market indicators; the current reporting period and available observations follow the source. They do not replace a property-specific rental appraisal.
Units
$730 /week
Past 12 month change+7.4%
Median days on market18
Houses
$925 /week
Past 12 month change+14.2%
Median days on market28
UnitsHouses
Verify parking and storage rights and arrange strata move-in access early. Comparable apartments should match layout and building features, with school information checked against the property’s exact enrolment address.
Recent rental context — postcode 2077
These recent rental bond lodgements for postcode 2077 cover unit, house and townhouse segments where sufficient data is available. The postcode may include other suburbs: these are not observations exclusive to Waitara or a property-specific appraisal. Small samples follow the existing suppression rules.
1 bedroom unit$610–$630 per week
2 bedroom unit$740–$755 per week
3 bedroom unit$870–$880 per week
Data period: July–September 2026
Waitara rental market
Use YAY's NSW Rental Market Check for current postcode context, then compare listings that best match the property's dwelling type, position, layout, parking, condition and presentation.
Check the Waitara rental market →Waitara landlord considerations
These priorities should be applied to the individual property and current market evidence.
Dwelling-specific strategy
Verify parking and storage rights and arrange strata move-in access early.
Transport and access
Waitara Station provides local rail access, and Hornsby is a neighbouring shopping and service centre.
Property condition
Set maintenance and preparation priorities according to the dwelling's age, condition and tenancy needs.
Layout and parking
Confirm usable spaces, outdoor areas, garages and car spaces before marketing.
Property management services
Connected support from leasing and tenant selection through day-to-day tenancy management and owner reporting.
Leasing strategy
Tenant selection
Tenancy management
Routine inspections
Maintenance coordination
Rent reviews
Arrears follow-up
Compliance administration
Owner reporting
Ongoing communication
Switching property managers in Waitara
Once appointed and after the current agreement requirements are understood, YAY can review the management arrangement and coordinate the practical handover with the outgoing agent.
Learn how to switch →Waitara property management FAQs
What residential properties can YAY manage in Waitara?
Waitara’s apartment-dominated housing needs close attention to the individual complex. Floor level, balcony orientation, parking and building condition help distinguish competing rentals in a suburb where many properties share the same postcode as Hornsby.
How should a Waitara property be priced for rent?
Start with genuinely comparable current listings and recent leasing evidence, then account for dwelling type, exact position, layout, parking, condition, presentation and launch timing.
How does the local Waitara market affect leasing?
Verify parking and storage rights and arrange strata move-in access early. Comparable apartments should match layout and building features, with school information checked against the property’s exact enrolment address.
How are Waitara property management fees structured?
Fees commonly include an ongoing management fee, with leasing and other agreed services depending on the arrangement. YAY provides a clear proposal before appointment so services and applicable fees are understood upfront.
Can YAY manage a Waitara property with an existing tenant?
Yes. YAY can review the current arrangement and coordinate the transfer once appointed, without the change of agent itself ending the tenancy.
Can I switch from another Waitara property manager?
Yes. The current management agreement should first be checked for notice and termination requirements. YAY can then coordinate the practical handover after appointment.