Merewether NSW, 2291

Merewether Real Estate: Suburb Profile

Whether buying, renting or investing in Merewether, NSW 2291, it's critical to determine if the suburb meets your real estate requirements. The Homes.com.au suburb profile informs you with unique data about Merewether property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can help you make an informed decision about your next property move.

If you're looking at buying in Merewether, continue reading for a brief history lesson to find out more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.

Overview Merewether is a suburb in Newcastle, situated three kilometres southwest of the Newcastle central business district. The suburbs around Merewether include Adamstown, Hamilton South, Adamstown, Merewether Heights, Highfields, Whitebridge and Bar Beach. The Pacific Ocean is situated east of Merewether.

As of the 2016 census, Merewether has a population of 10,964.

Living in Merewether Some of the most popular beaches in Newcastle are located in Merewether, including Merewether Beach, home to Surfest, an international surfing competition. Waterfront cafes are found on this long strip of sandy shores.

At the southern tip of the beach is the Mereweather Ocean Baths, the largest ocean baths in the Southern Hemisphere. There are three primary schools located in Merewether: the Merewether State School, Catholic Family Primary School, and the Hamilton South Public School.

History of Merewether Merewether was formally part of the Burwood Estate. It is named in honour of its owner, Edward Christopher Merewether.

One of the first buildings in the suburb was St. Augustine’s Church, where Merewether himself funded the land and its building.

In 1885, Merewether was incorporated as a municipality, and by 1891, the suburb already had 4,700 residents. The dominant industry during that time was coal mining.

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Real Estate Merewether, 2291 Statistics

38yrs

Merewether
Median Age

Demographic data provided by ABS 2016

Merewether Median Property Price

Total properties sold in the last 12 months
House$1,800,000
Apartments / Units$760,000

Properties in Merewether NSW, 2291

Holy Family Primary SchoolHenry Street Community Pre-SchoolKU - Merewether PreschoolImagine Early Learning & Childcare - Merewether HeightsHamilton South OOSHSt Nicholas OOSH Merewether BeachThe After School Klub MerewetherGo Kindy MerewetherHamilton South Public SchoolMerewether Public School

Agents in Merewether NSW, 2291

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Belle Property Lake Macquarie
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Belle Property Lake Macquarie

Anthony Di Nardo

Belle Property Lake Macquarie
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Belle Property Lake Macquarie

Anthony Di Nardo

For Sale by Owner
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For Sale by Owner

For Sale By Owner (NSW)

For Sale by Owner
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For Sale by Owner

For Sale By Owner (NSW)

Spillane Property
Property Agent Donna Spillane
Spillane Property

Donna Spillane

Principal
Spillane Property
Property Agent Donna Spillane
Spillane Property

Donna Spillane

Principal
LaneCampos
Property Agent Dave Lane
LaneCampos

Dave Lane

Sales representative
Ray White Newcastle Lake Macquarie
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Ray White Newcastle Lake Macquarie

Teresa Heighington

Ray White Newcastle Lake Macquarie
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Ray White Newcastle Lake Macquarie

Teresa Heighington

Agencies in Merewether NSW, 2291

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@realty - National Head Office Australia

Surfers Paradise

Level 11 / 50 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
For Sale by Owner

For Sale by Owner

Balaclava

Suite 1 19 William Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
For Sale by Owner

For Sale by Owner

Balaclava

Suite 1 19 William Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
For Sale by Owner

For Sale by Owner

Balaclava

Suite 1 19 William Street, Balaclava VIC 3183
Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter

Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter

Newcastle

2 / 16 Telford Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter

Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter

Newcastle

2 / 16 Telford Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter

Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter

Newcastle

2 / 16 Telford Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter

Presence Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast & Hunter

Newcastle

2 / 16 Telford Street, Newcastle NSW 2300

Ray White Newcastle Lake Macquarie

NEWCASTLE

1 Union Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300

Ray White Newcastle Lake Macquarie

NEWCASTLE

1 Union Street, NEWCASTLE NSW 2300

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What are the most common nationalities? The five most common nationalities of residents are: English, Irish, Scottish, German, Italian.
What supermarkets are there in Merewether? IGA.
What's the postcode for Merewether, NSW? The postcode for Merewether, NSW is **2291**
What restaurants are there in Merewether? Merewether Surf House, sapphire Indian.
What bottle shops are there in Merewether? BWS.
What's the size of Merewether? Merewether is 6.28 square kilometres and has a population of 2749.