Adamstown vs Merewether Heights
The verdict
Adamstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.75M in Merewether Heights. Adamstown rates higher for transport (90 vs 76). Merewether Heights rates higher for education (74 vs 65). Merewether Heights is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 2.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Merewether Heights rates higher (100 vs 31/100 in Adamstown).
Scores
| Adamstown | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 81 |
| Transport | 90 | 76 |
| Education | 65 | 74 |
| Liveability | 97 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Adamstown | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,335 | 1,495 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $3,022 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.2% | 55.4% |
| Born in Australia | 84.6% | 89.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Adamstown Moderate Growth · Merewether Heights Stable
Property
| Adamstown | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $1.75M |
| Median unit price | $739K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 24.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Adamstown | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 505 | 67 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 410 | 134 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 253 | 201 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,470 | 1,739 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Adamstown | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,084 | 1,125 |
See the full school list on each profile: Adamstown · Merewether Heights
Transport
| Adamstown | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 700 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Adamstown | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.6 km | 114.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Adamstown | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,335 | 1,495 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,686 | 1,543 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,061 | 1,614 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.36% | 0.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Adamstown or Merewether Heights?
Merewether Heights has the higher residential safety score (Adamstown 31/100 vs Merewether Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Adamstown or Merewether Heights?
Adamstown is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.75M.
Which has better schools, Adamstown or Merewether Heights?
Merewether Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Adamstown 1084 vs Merewether Heights 1125; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Adamstown or Merewether Heights?
Adamstown has the higher transport score (Adamstown 90/100 vs Merewether Heights 76/100).
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