Merewether Heights at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,495
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Merewether Heights.
The postcode for Merewether Heights is 2291 (NSW).
Merewether Heights (2291) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Merewether Heights has roughly 1,495 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Merewether Heights scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merewether Heights's population at 1,495, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,495
Median age
41
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$580/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
1,495
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
26
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merewether Heights.
Local schools for Merewether Heights
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Government School Catchment
Merewether Heights Public School
Merewether Public School
Adamstown Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Merewether Heights.
- What is the Merewether Heights postcode?
- Merewether Heights is in the 2291 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Merewether Heights?
- Merewether Heights is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2291, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merewether Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $580.
- What schools are in Merewether Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Merewether Heights on this page, including Merewether Heights Public School, Merewether Public School, St Columba's Primary School.
- How walkable is Merewether Heights?
- Merewether Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Merewether Heights?
- Merewether Heights is close to Merewether, Adamstown, Adamstown Heights, Highfields, Kotara Fair.
- What is the population of Merewether Heights?
- The population of Merewether Heights is approximately 1,495 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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