Hamilton South vs Merewether Heights
The verdict
Hamilton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.63M versus $1.77M in Merewether Heights. Hamilton South rates higher for liveability (100 vs 91). Merewether Heights rates higher for education (74 vs 66). On the separate residential safety score, Merewether Heights rates higher (100 vs 5/100 in Hamilton South).
Scores
| Hamilton South | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 81 |
| Transport | 76 | 76 |
| Education | 66 | 74 |
| Liveability | 100 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamilton South | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,057 | 1,495 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,426 | $3,022 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 55.4% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 89.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Hamilton South Moderate Growth · Merewether Heights Stable
Property
| Hamilton South | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.63M | $1.77M |
| Median unit price | $1.04M | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -23.1% | 6.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $785 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton South | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,799 | 67 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 518 | 134 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 961 | 201 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 16,884 | 1,806 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton South | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,129 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton South · Merewether Heights
Transport
| Hamilton South | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Hamilton South | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.9 km | 114.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton South | Merewether Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,057 | 1,495 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,191 | 1,543 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,956 | 1,614 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 0.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamilton South or Merewether Heights?
Merewether Heights has the higher residential safety score (Hamilton South 5/100 vs Merewether Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamilton South or Merewether Heights?
Hamilton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.63M versus $1.77M.
Which has better public transport, Hamilton South or Merewether Heights?
Hamilton South and Merewether Heights have similar transport scores.
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