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    Is Waratah West NSW 2298 a rich suburb?

    Affluence in Waratah West
    The higher the score, the more wealthy, high income and financially free the population is.
    Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023
    Waratah West
    55.7%
    Waratah West
    55.7%
    Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
    69.1%
    Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
    69.1%
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    Field Value VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Trend
    Education score
    		5.8 Top 7% Data for Jun 2022
    Middle Class
    		51.5% Top 48% Data for May 2023
    Underclass
    		15.3% Top 30% Data for May 2023
    Upper Class
    		4.0% Bottom 17% Data for May 2023
    Working Class
    		29.2% Bottom 46% Data for May 2023
    Austudy Payments (SA2)
    		25 Top 6% Data for Jun 2024
    Commonwealth Rent Assistance (SA2)
    		955 Top 15% Data for Jun 2024
    Median household income (weekly)
    		$1,520 Top 49% 50% to Jan 2021
    Pension Payments (SA2)
    		1320 Top 30% Data for Jun 2024
    Unemployed
    		0.2% Bottom 45% 30% to Dec 2021
    Business in Waratah West
    The higher the score, the more vibrant and diverse the regional economy.
    Sources: ABS, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2016 - 2023
    Waratah West
    101.0%
    Waratah West
    101.0%
    Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
    79.9%
    Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
    79.9%
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    Field Value VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Trend
    Business Activity
    		70.0 Top 14% Data for May 2023
    Industry Diversity
    		88.9 Top 39% Data for May 2023
    Employment in Waratah West
    Sources: ABS, AURIN, SEEK and Microburbs, 2006 - 2022
    Field Value VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Trend
    Labour force participation
    		63.0% Top 42% 37% to Dec 2021
    Businesses (25)
    Professional Services (1)
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