Merriwa
NSW 2329 · Upper Hunter Shire
1,825 (2021) → 1,875 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Upper Hunter Shire local government area (est. 14,377 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Merriwa is a stable suburb in Upper Hunter Shire, NSW 2329, about 214km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $427K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 165km inland. Merriwa has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.53%), New Zealand (1.21%), Nepal (0.55%), Philippines (0.44%), Vietnam (0.44%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.33%), Bengali (0.22%), Tamil (0.22%), German (0.16%), Vietnamese (0.16%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 924 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 979
- Merriwa Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 870
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Merriwa
Is Merriwa safe?
Merriwa has a residential safety score of 56/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,014 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Merriwa?
In Merriwa, the median house price is $427K. Median weekly house rent is $450.
How far is Merriwa from Sydney CBD?
Merriwa is about 214.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Merriwa?
Merriwa has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 925 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Merriwa?
Merriwa has a transport score of 0/100.