Merewether Heights NSW 2291 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Merewether Heights is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2291). The median sale price is $1.72M (+136% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $720/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.2%. It has a population of about 1,495 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $985,000 |
| 2021 | $1,560,000 |
| 2022 | $1,400,000 |
| 2023 | $1,560,000 |
| 2024 | $1,700,000 |
| 2025 | $1,720,000 |
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 (96% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 1,495
- Median age: 41
- Median weekly household income: $3,022
- Average household size: 2.9
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1133 · 99th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1123 · 97th 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 Heights
- Merewether Heights Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Adamstown Station (train), about 1.9 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Merewether Heights?
The median sale price in Merewether Heights NSW 2291 is $1,720,000, up 136% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Merewether Heights?
The median weekly rent in Merewether Heights (postcode 2291) is $720 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Merewether Heights?
The estimated gross rental yield in Merewether Heights is about 2.2%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Merewether Heights?
Schools located in Merewether Heights include Merewether Heights Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Adamstown 2289
- Merewether 2291
- Adamstown Heights 2289
- Highfields 2289
- Hamilton South 2303
- Whitebridge 2290
- Broadmeadow 2292
- Kahibah 2290
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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.