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Merewether
Merewether at a glance
Median house
$1,625,000
+18.2% year on year
Median unit
$396,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
11.8k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Merewether.
Merewether is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,625,000
+18.2% over the past year. Median unit price $396,000.
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
$1,625,000
+18.2% annual growth
$396,000
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
11,788
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.38%
Based on $1,625,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20265.52%
Based on $396,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+18.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +18.2%/yr
2021
$704K
5-year change
+131%
2026
$1.6M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
11,788
Median age
39
Family households
66%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
The Junction Public School
Hamilton South Public School
Merewether Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Merewether?
- The median house price in Merewether, NSW 2291 is $1,625,000. The median unit price is $396,000. Annual growth is +18.2%.
- What is the Merewether postcode?
- Merewether is in the 2291 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Merewether has approximately 11,788 residents. 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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