Merewether vs The Junction
The verdict
The Junction is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.06M versus $2.15M in Merewether. The Junction rates higher for transport (76 vs 64). On the separate residential safety score, Merewether rates higher (13 vs 5/100 in The Junction).
Scores
| Merewether | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 84 |
| Transport | 64 | 76 |
| Education | 74 | 74 |
| Liveability | 92 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merewether | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,788 | 994 |
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,287 | $1,916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.3% | 55.9% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Merewether Stable · The Junction Stable
Property
| Merewether | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $2.06M |
| Median unit price | $953K | $1.02M |
| House price YoY | -7.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Merewether | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 13 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 967 | 2,314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 348 | 604 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 212 | 302 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,542 | 21,127 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merewether | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,128 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merewether · The Junction
Transport
| Merewether | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 96 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Merewether | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 7 |
| Parks | 14 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 10 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 960 m | 780 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.3 km | 116.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.3 km | 800 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Merewether | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,788 | 994 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,166 | 1,026 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,730 | 1,073 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merewether or The Junction?
Merewether has the higher residential safety score (Merewether 13/100 vs The Junction 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Merewether or The Junction?
The Junction is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.06M versus $2.15M.
Which has better schools, Merewether or The Junction?
The Junction has a higher average school ICSEA (Merewether 1074 vs The Junction 1128; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Merewether or The Junction?
The Junction has the higher transport score (Merewether 64/100 vs The Junction 76/100).
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