Merewether Heights
NSW 2291 • Rest of NSW
About Merewether Heights
Merewether Heights is an elevated residential suburb in Newcastle, New South Wales, located about 7 km south of the Newcastle CBD. With a population of around 1,500 and a median age of 41, it is a smaller, affluent community within the City of Newcastle. The suburb covers just 0.5 square kilometres at an elevation of 68 metres, offering elevated views toward the coast.
Residents enjoy proximity to Merewether Beach, one of Newcastle's premier surf beaches, along with the Merewether Ocean Baths and the vibrant café scene of the neighbouring Merewether village. The suburb attracts established professionals and families with its high household incomes, quiet leafy streets, and excellent access to coastal recreation. Local schools and parks add to its family appeal.
Merewether Heights falls under postcode 2291 and is governed by the Newcastle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Newcastle, while state elections fall under the Newcastle electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Merewether Heights for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2291
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2291, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2291; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 14 — Merewether / Newcastle Interchange 15-20 min
- 14, 47 — The Junction / Newcastle CBD 15-20 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ No direct train access; bus routes connect via The Junction to Newcastle Interchange
Primarily residential with no local shops; walking access to Merewether village and beach is feasible but hilly.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Merewether Heights Public School ICSEA 11294963 3192 Cedar Cres
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Hamilton South Public School ICSEA 11394969 3795 Kenrick St
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19 Janet Street
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Merewether Public School ICSEA 9504963 1318 6 Henry Street
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Farquhar Street
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The Junction Public School ICSEA 11154963 1343 Union St
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Merewether Heights, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Newcastle Local Government Area, which contains Merewether Heights. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 36
- 2. New Zealand 11
- 3. India 8
- 4. South Africa 7
- 5. China 6
- 6. Canada 5
- 7. Germany 5
- 8. Philippines 5
- 9. Scotland 5
- 10. Thailand 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)