Merewether Heights vs Adamstown
Adamstown (median $1,075,000) is roughly 37% cheaper to buy into than Merewether Heights ($1,710,000). Over the past year, Adamstown (+6.8%) ran 4.7 percentage points ahead of Merewether Heights (+2.1%) on house-price growth.
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Merewether Heights and Adamstown side by side
| Measure | Merewether Heights | Adamstown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,710,000 | $1,075,000 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.1% | +6.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $915/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $638/wk | $588/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1081 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 90 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,495 | 6,335 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1190 mm | 1190 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Adamstown scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merewether Heights (1081) sits above Adamstown (1060). Merewether Heights skews owner-occupied (91%), Adamstown runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
- For buyers
- Adamstown is the lower entry point at $1,075,000 median, 37% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Adamstown carries both higher gross yield (3.63% vs 2.78%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Merewether Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1081 vs 1060). Merewether Heights also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Merewether Heights vs Adamstown: common questions
Is Merewether Heights or Adamstown cheaper to buy in?
Adamstown has the lower median house price at $1,075,000, roughly 37% below Merewether Heights ($1,710,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Merewether Heights or Adamstown?
Over the past 12 months, Adamstown grew +6.8% vs +2.1% in Merewether Heights, a gap of 4.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Merewether Heights or Adamstown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merewether Heights scores 1081 vs 1060 in Adamstown. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Merewether Heights or Adamstown?
Adamstown scores 90/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Merewether Heights or Adamstown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Adamstown vs 2.78% in Merewether Heights. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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