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What makes selling in Waitara unique?
Waitara, in the Hornsby area of northern Sydney, is characterised by low-rise apartment buildings alongside pockets of detached houses, offering lower-maintenance living close to local services and public transport. The suburb attracts a broad buyer pool, from first-home buyers seeking manageable homes to investors and downsizers, with interest often depending on the type of property on offer.
Different properties in Waitara appeal to different audiences, so an agent with suburb-specific experience can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to the property and the buyers most likely to be interested. That local knowledge helps identify which features to highlight and the right channels for promotion.
Last Updated: November 2026
Waitara property market trends and insights
Over the past year, house prices in Waitara have fallen 9% to $2.2m, while unit values have increased 6% to $795k, suggesting demand has been stronger for units and apartments. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 53%, slightly below the NSW average of 56%.
In Waitara, 201 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 7%, while 168 have sold, a decrease of 20%. With both listings and sales lower, homes here are selling in a median of 25 days, 5 days faster than the Upper North Shore average.
With most properties selling within a month, selecting an experienced agent who can maximise buyer competition during a short, high-impact campaign can make a meaningful difference to your result.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | - | - |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $800K | Up 6.7% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 53.3% | Below the NSW average of 55.6% |
| Listings (12m) | 192 | Down 8.1% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 153 | Down 27.1% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 25 days | 6 days faster than the Upper North Shore area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
See which agents sold the most properties like yours in Waitara
Why choosing the right local agent in Waitara matters
Not all agents deliver the same results. We've analysed local sales data from the past year to show exactly how much the top-performing agents outpace the market average in Waitara.
Listings sold
The top 3 agents in Waitara sell 27% more of their listings than the average in this area.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Waitara are responsible for 28.8% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Waitara agent
In New South Wales, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.5% to 4.71%. Our data shows the commission rates in Waitara average around 1.67%, or approximately $13,425 on a median-priced home.
Real estate commission rates are not regulated, meaning agents can set their own fees. Knowing the average commission in your suburb gives you a useful benchmark when comparing proposals.
Agent commissions are usually negotiable. While commission is an important consideration, it shouldn't be the only factor when choosing an agent. Instead, look for agents with local expertise who can justify their rate and clearly explain how they plan to maximise your sale outcome.
- Waitara avg commission1.7%
- NSW avg commission1.9%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Waitara
Discover more about real estate in suburbs near Waitara - compare top agents and explore suburb profiles with local insights.
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(1) Auction clearance rate data has been sourced from Domain Insight.
(2) Sales, DOM and sale price data for the suburb were sourced from Domain Insight.
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