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Merewether

NSW 2291 • Rest of NSW

11,788
Population (2021)
$57,304
Median Income
6.28 km²
Area
$420/wk
Median Rent
BeachsideSurf CulturePrestigiousNewcastle's Best

About Merewether

Merewether claims Newcastle's most prestigious beachside address, stretching from the renowned surf beach up through leafy residential streets about 165 kilometres north of Sydney. This suburb of nearly 11,800 residents combines genuine surfing culture with established affluence. The beach itself is one of Australia's best, drawing surfers and swimmers year-round.

The suburb has a distinctly Newcastle character - relaxed, beach-focused, but with a sophistication born of professional residents who've chosen lifestyle over Sydney's rat race. Cafes and restaurants cluster around the beach and main streets. Families particularly value the combination of beach lifestyle and excellent schools. It's the kind of place where weekend morning surf sessions are non-negotiable.

Merewether falls under postcode 2291 and is governed by Newcastle Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newcastle electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2291
Urban Area
Newcastle - Inner City
LGA / Council
Newcastle
Federal Electorate
Newcastle
State Electorate
Newcastle
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.95°, 151.74°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
6.28 km²
Elevation
64m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Merewether, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Ridge, The
21 Hillcrest Road Newcastle • SHR #00313

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Merewether by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Merewether Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Merewether" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,457
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.1%

169 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,964
Census 2021
11,788
▲ 7.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$46,176
Income 2021
$57,304
▲ 24.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,014
Born Overseas 1,449

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 350
  • 2. New Zealand 126
  • 3. United States 68
  • 4. South Africa 63
  • 5. India 56
  • 6. Italy 53
  • 7. Canada 50
  • 8. Scotland 48
  • 9. Philippines 43
  • 10. Germany 41

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,212
Australian 4,633
Irish 1,757
Scottish 1,542
German 507
Italian 400
Australian Aboriginal 271
Greek 191
Dutch 170
Chinese 166

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,021
Both parents born in Australia
1,841
Both parents born overseas
1,591
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.9%
No Religion
46.7%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
506 (4.3%)
5-14 years
1,423 (12.1%)
15-19 years
736 (6.2%)
20-24 years
932 (7.9%)
25-34 years
1,634 (13.9%)
35-44 years
1,461 (12.4%)
45-54 years
1,640 (13.9%)
55-64 years
1,567 (13.3%)
65-74 years
1,159 (9.8%)
75-84 years
512 (4.3%)
85+ years
215 (1.8%)

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