Merewether at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
11.8k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Merewether.
The postcode for Merewether is 2291 (NSW).
Merewether (2291) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Merewether has roughly 11,788 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Merewether scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merewether's population at 11,788, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,788
Median age
39
Family households
66%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
11,788
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
937
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.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merewether.
Local schools for Merewether
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Government School Catchment
The Junction Public School
Hamilton South Public School
Merewether 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.
- What is the Merewether postcode?
- Merewether is in the 2291 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Merewether?
- Merewether is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2291, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Merewether?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Merewether?
- There are 20 schools serving Merewether on this page, including The Junction Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Hamilton South Public School.
- How walkable is Merewether?
- Merewether has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Merewether?
- Merewether is close to The Junction, Hamilton South, Bar Beach, Merewether Heights, Cooks Hill.
- What is the population of Merewether?
- The population of Merewether is approximately 11,788 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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