Hamilton South vs Merewether
The verdict
Hamilton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $2.21M in Merewether. Hamilton South rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). Merewether rates higher for education (74 vs 66). On the separate residential safety score, Merewether rates higher (13 vs 5/100 in Hamilton South).
Scores
| Hamilton South | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 77 |
| Transport | 76 | 64 |
| Education | 66 | 74 |
| Liveability | 100 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamilton South | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,057 | 11,788 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,426 | $2,287 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 56.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hamilton South Moderate Growth · Merewether Stable
Property
| Hamilton South | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.77M | $2.21M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $924K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 6.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton South | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 13 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,799 | 967 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 518 | 348 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 961 | 212 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 19,226 | 7,949 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton South | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,084 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton South · Merewether
Transport
| Hamilton South | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 96 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Hamilton South | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 3 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 960 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.9 km | 114.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton South | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,057 | 11,788 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,191 | 12,166 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,956 | 12,730 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 0.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamilton South or Merewether?
Merewether has the higher residential safety score (Hamilton South 5/100 vs Merewether 13/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamilton South or Merewether?
Hamilton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $2.21M.
Which has better public transport, Hamilton South or Merewether?
Hamilton South has the higher transport score (Hamilton South 76/100 vs Merewether 64/100).
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