Merewether NSW 2291 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Merewether is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2291). The median sale price is $1.29M (+110% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $720/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.9%. It has a population of about 11,788 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,440,000 |
| 2022 | $1,300,000 |
| 2023 | $1,485,000 |
| 2024 | $1,395,000 |
| 2025 | $1,650,000 |
| 2026 | $1,290,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $650 |
| 3-bedroom | $850 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (61% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 11,788
- Median age: 39
- Median weekly household income: $2,287
- Average household size: 2.4
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1100 · 96th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1107 · 95th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Merewether
- Hamilton South Public School · Primary School
- Merewether Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Broadmeadow Station (train), about 2.9 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Merewether?
The median sale price in Merewether NSW 2291 is $1,290,000, up 110% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Merewether?
The median weekly rent in Merewether (postcode 2291) is $720 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Merewether?
The estimated gross rental yield in Merewether is about 2.9%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Merewether?
Schools located in Merewether include Hamilton South Public School, Merewether Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Adamstown 2289
- Adamstown Heights 2289
- Hamilton South 2303
- Bar Beach 2300
- Merewether Heights 2291
- Whitebridge 2290
- The Junction 2291
- Highfields 2289
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.