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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 SouthMerewether Heights
Hamilton SouthMerewether Heights
Overall8181
Transport7676
Education6674
Liveability10091

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Hamilton SouthMerewether Heights
Population4,0571,495
Median age4441
Median household income (wk)$1,426$3,022
Bachelor degree or higher45.4%55.4%
Born in Australia76.7%89.0%
Avg household size2.32.9

Growth: Hamilton South Moderate Growth · Merewether Heights Stable

Property

Hamilton SouthMerewether Heights
Median house price$1.63M$1.77M
Median unit price$1.04MData 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)3648

Median price history

Safety

Hamilton SouthMerewether Heights
Residential safety score5100
Break & enter dwelling /100k1,79967
Motor vehicle theft /100k518134
Domestic assault /100k961201
Total incidents /100k (all)16,8841,806

Total incidents over time

Schools

Hamilton SouthMerewether Heights
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,129

See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton South · Merewether Heights

Transport

Hamilton SouthMerewether Heights
Transport score7676
Train stations00
Bus stops2415
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)249249
Nearest train station (km)1.5 km1.9 km

Liveability

Hamilton SouthMerewether Heights
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks30
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)1.9 km1.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)115.9 km114.0 km
Nearest beach (km)1.9 km1.6 km
Nearest hospital (km)4.7 km4.2 km

Population & growth

Hamilton SouthMerewether Heights
Population (2021)4,0571,495
Estimated 20254,1911,543
Projected 20414,9561,614
Annual growth rate0.82%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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