Merewether Heights, NSW 2291 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Merewether Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2291, home to 1,495 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 113 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,495
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $3,022 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,159 /week
- Median family income
- $3,250 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Merewether Heights Public School
- Merewether Public School
- The Junction Public School
- Hamilton South Public School
- Adamstown Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 94 bus stops
- Scenic Dr Opp Charlotte St
- Scenic Dr At Charlotte St
- Scenic Dr Opp Woodward St
- Scenic Dr At Woodward St
- Scenic Dr Opp 62
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 20.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.5% of the 533 resolvable premises in Merewether Heights. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 40.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,123 across postcode 2291 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 295 vehicle theft, 262 theft, 168 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merewether Heights?
Merewether Heights (NSW 2291) had 1,495 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Merewether Heights?
The median advertised rent in Merewether Heights is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Merewether Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Merewether Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Merewether Heights Public School (0.7 km), Merewether Public School (1.5 km), The Junction Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Merewether Heights?
Merewether Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Merewether Heights?
Across postcode 2291, 1,123 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were vehicle theft (295), theft (262), violent (168). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Merewether Heights?
In Merewether Heights, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (20.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Merewether Heights?
94 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Merewether Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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