Merewether vs Hamilton South
Hamilton South (median $1,735,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Merewether ($2,150,000). Over the past year, Merewether (+4.9%) ran 5.6 percentage points ahead of Hamilton South (-0.7%) on house-price growth.
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Merewether and Hamilton South side by side
| Measure | Merewether | Hamilton South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,150,000 | $1,735,000 |
| Median unit | $396,000 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.9% | -0.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $915/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $638/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1086 | 1082 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,788 | 4,057 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| 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
Merewether scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Merewether (1086) sits above Hamilton South (1082). Merewether skews owner-occupied (65%), Hamilton South runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Hamilton South is the lower entry point at $1,735,000 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: Hamilton South delivers the better gross yield (2.40% vs 2.21%), but Merewether 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1086 vs 1082).
Merewether vs Hamilton South: common questions
Is Merewether or Hamilton South cheaper to buy in?
Hamilton South has the lower median house price at $1,735,000, roughly 19% below Merewether ($2,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Merewether or Hamilton South?
Over the past 12 months, Merewether grew +4.9% vs -0.7% in Hamilton South, a gap of 5.6 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 or Hamilton South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Merewether scores 1086 vs 1082 in Hamilton South. 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 or Hamilton South?
Merewether scores 46/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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 or Hamilton South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.40% in Hamilton South vs 2.21% in Merewether. 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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