The size of Merewether is approximately 6.4 square kilometres. It has 19 parks covering nearly 49.5% of total area. The population of Merewether in 2011 was 10,468 people. By 2016 the population was 10,971 showing a population growth of 4.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Merewether is 20-29 years. Households in Merewether are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Merewether work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 63.1% of the homes in Merewether were owner-occupied compared with 63.3% in 2016.
Merewether has 5,892 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Merewether have seen a 64.17% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 40.06% increase. As at 30 April 2025:
105/37 Llewellyn St, Merewether is in the school catchment zone for The Junction Public School and Newcastle High School.
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