Merewether Heights vs The Junction
Merewether Heights (median $1,710,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than The Junction ($2,105,000). Over the past year, The Junction (+12.7%) ran 10.6 percentage points ahead of Merewether Heights (+2.1%) on house-price growth.
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Merewether Heights and The Junction side by side
| Measure | Merewether Heights | The Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,710,000 | $2,105,000 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.1% | +12.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $915/wk | $915/wk |
| Unit rent | $638/wk | $638/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1081 | 1079 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 60 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,495 | 994 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| 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
The Junction scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 60/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merewether Heights (1081) sits above The Junction (1079). Merewether Heights skews owner-occupied (91%), The Junction runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
- For buyers
- Merewether Heights is the lower entry point at $1,710,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Merewether Heights delivers the better gross yield (2.78% vs 2.26%), but The Junction has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Merewether Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1081 vs 1079). Merewether Heights also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Merewether Heights vs The Junction: common questions
Is Merewether Heights or The Junction cheaper to buy in?
Merewether Heights has the lower median house price at $1,710,000, roughly 19% below The Junction ($2,105,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Merewether Heights or The Junction?
Over the past 12 months, The Junction grew +12.7% vs +2.1% in Merewether Heights, a gap of 10.6 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 The Junction have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merewether Heights scores 1081 vs 1079 in The Junction. 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 The Junction?
The Junction scores 60/100 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 The Junction?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Merewether Heights vs 2.26% in The Junction. 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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