Merewether Heights vs Merewether
The verdict
Merewether Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $2.15M in Merewether. Merewether Heights rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). On the separate residential safety score, Merewether Heights rates higher (100 vs 13/100 in Merewether).
Scores
| Merewether Heights | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 77 |
| Transport | 76 | 64 |
| Education | 74 | 74 |
| Liveability | 91 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merewether Heights | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,495 | 11,788 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,022 | $2,287 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.4% | 56.3% |
| Born in Australia | 89.0% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Merewether Heights Stable · Merewether Stable
Property
| Merewether Heights | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.77M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $953K |
| House price YoY | 6.8% | -7.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Merewether Heights | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 13 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 67 | 967 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 348 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 201 | 212 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,806 | 7,542 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merewether Heights | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,129 | 1,074 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merewether Heights · Merewether
Transport
| Merewether Heights | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 96 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Merewether Heights | 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 | 0 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 960 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.0 km | 114.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Merewether Heights | Merewether | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,495 | 11,788 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,543 | 12,166 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,614 | 12,730 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 0.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merewether Heights or Merewether?
Merewether Heights has the higher residential safety score (Merewether Heights 100/100 vs Merewether 13/100).
Which is more affordable, Merewether Heights or Merewether?
Merewether Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $2.15M.
Which has better schools, Merewether Heights or Merewether?
Merewether Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Merewether Heights 1129 vs Merewether 1074; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Merewether Heights or Merewether?
Merewether Heights has the higher transport score (Merewether Heights 76/100 vs Merewether 64/100).
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