Considering Waverton? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is Waverton a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Waverton (2060) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Waverton suits established dual-income households who can comfortably clear the $1,571,000 unit median, or well-resourced buyers stretching toward the $4,155,000 house median. The walkability score of 86 and 98 transport services within 1.6 kilometres make it genuinely car-optional, which suits inner-north professionals commuting to the CBD. Families will note the proximity to North Sydney Boys High School and a mean ICSEA of 1170 across local public schools, both strong results.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The house median sits well above any First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and the financial grade of D+ reflects that plainly. The renter share of 47% and only 18% separate houses means the suburb skews heavily toward apartment living, so buyers wanting a freestanding home with a garden will find very little to choose from. The composite grade of B- and a "safe insufficient" flag are also worth taking seriously before you commit.
What to verify before you bid
- The "safe insufficient" flag warrants a direct check with North Sydney Council on what specific risk categories triggered it, given 5% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. - Unit price growth of 18.6% year-on-year is based on 43 sales, a reasonable sample, but house figures rest on only 7 sales, so treat the $4,155,000 median and 14.7% growth figure with caution. - Strata records for any apartment should be reviewed for outstanding levies and building defect orders, given the high proportion of flats in the suburb.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Waverton?
BOCSAR · WAVERTON 2060
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,28112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−72%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)North Sydney
Within LGA: North Sydney
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT63%27 reports
ASSAULT19%8 reports
OTHER OFFENCES19%8 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED75%
NON-DOMESTIC25%
Across 8 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Waverton
34
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:20 AEST
Bradfield Highway station · 0.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
14.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Bradfield Highway station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 143 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$950per week
Sep 2025 · 143 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2060
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2060. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in North Sydney
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Waverton is the primary suburb with postcode 2060 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Waverton is the main locality.
Which local government area is Waverton in?
Waverton (2060) is located in the North Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Waverton?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Waverton (2060) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Waverton flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Waverton. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Waverton?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Waverton (2060), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Waverton (2060) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Waverton (2060). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Waverton changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Waverton (2060) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
