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2B/79 University Drive
Waratah West NSW 2298

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Car spaces: 1
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Property Details for 2b/79 University Dr, Waratah West

2b/79 University Dr, Waratah West is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Townhouse with 1 parking spaces.

Building Type
Townhouse
Local Government
Newcastle

Last Listing description (September 2026)

An excellent investment or first home.

The Grounds offers a brilliant opportunity to purchase 2-bedroom townhouses with courtyard, opposite the University of Newcastle. These 3 storey townhouses nestled into leafy surrounds offer modern finishes, 2 double bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1 or 2 car garages, appealing to market newcomers or savvy investors looking to secure property in the sought-after suburb of Callaghan/North Lambton.

Each townhouse is complete with modern finishes, air-conditioning, lock-up garages, built-in robes and alfresco areas to enjoy the green, leafy gardens that flourish within the community. The convenient location places you within 100m of the University of Newcastle, a short drive to Newcastle's CBD and stunning beaches, John Hunter Hospital, Waratah or Jesmond shopping villages, and the motorways linking you directly to the mining and wine regions.

A Brand new Townhouses selling off the plan
Open plan living
Offering north facing townhouses
Additional parking with a lock up garage, extra under cover parking and storage space (see marketing plans for variations)
Flooded with natural light
Excellent upgrade options available to change the property cosmetically
Gourmet kitchen with reputable stainless steel appliances and stone bench tops
Private balconies
Visitor car parking throughout the project
Private internal roads
Low maintenance living

Rental return for a 2 bedroom townhouse is approx. $780 per week (Prices vary depending on car spaces)

Government incentives included for first home buyers when buying a brand new property.

For further information, please contact Barry Price on 0402 140 240 or Demika Crow on 0432 336 976.

Disclaimer: We have obtained this property information from sources we believe to be reliable; however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy. Prospective buyers are advised to carry out their own investigations.

Property History for 2b/79 University Dr, Waratah West, NSW 2298

A timeline of how this property has performed in the market
  • 11 Mar 2026
    Listed for Sale $799,990 - $819,990
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About Waratah West 2298

The size of Waratah West is approximately 1.7 square kilometres. There are 11 parks, covering nearly 25.8% of the total area. The population of Waratah West in 2016 was 2988 people. By 2021 the population was 3142 showing a population growth of 5.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Waratah West is 20-29 years. Households in Waratah West are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Waratah West work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 52.90% of the homes in Waratah West were owner-occupied compared with 55.60% in 2016.

Waratah West has 1,373 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Waratah West have seen a 31.29% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 41.11% increase. As at 31 August 2026:

  • The median value for Houses in Waratah West is $950,757 while the median value for Units is $718,275.
  • Houses have a median rent of $680 while Units have a median rent of $580.
There are currently 5 properties listed for sale, and 9 properties listed for rent in Waratah west on OnTheHouse. According to Cotality's data, 65 properties were sold in the past 12 months in Waratah west.

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