Merewether, NSW, 2291
About Merewether
Famed for its beachside lifestyle and glorious views, Merewether is one of the most sought-after suburbs in the Newcastle LGA. Located a mere 3km from the Newcastle CBD, Merewether is bordered by The Junction to the north, Adamstown to the west, Merewether Heights to the south and Merewether Beach to the east.
The suburb is home to approximately 11,000 people, with older or established families making up 35% of local residents. The average weekly income in Merewether is just over $1,500 and the standard monthly mortgage repayment sits at $2,167 per month. The median age is 37 and the median size of each household is 2.4 persons.
Property trends in Merewether continue to climb, reflecting the popularity of this beachside hub. Annual capital growth is well over 8% for the suburb, for both houses and units. Strong demand for property makes Merewether a great choice for those looking to buy, invest or sell.
Median house price - $1,400,00
Median unit price - $671,500
Median weekly house rental price - $550
Median weekly unit rental price - $390
Median house rental yield - 2.04%
Median unit rental yield - 3.02%
12 month growth (houses) - 22.54%
12 month growth (units) - 36.48%
Average long-term growth (houses) - 8.88%
Averaged long-term growth (units) - 8.66%
Ensure outdoor areas are well presented
Merewether’s enviable beachside position means buyers are looking to make the most of the outdoors. To maximise your sale price, ensure outdoor areas are clean, well maintained and presented with the buyer in mind. Updating outdoor furniture, freshening outdoor areas with potted colour and cleaning up neglected corners will make a huge difference when it comes time to sell your home.
Merewether offers an amazing lifestyle to buyers at all stages of life. With magnificent beaches, quality schools, nearby shopping centres and a multitude of services available, Merewether represents the lifestyle we all want. When preparing your home for sale, focus on the benefits of the local area and sell the lifestyle, not just your house. You may not have beachfront views but, remember, you can still sell the beachside dream.
Buyers are drawn to the prestige of Merewether and its beachside lifestyle. Take advantage of eager buyers, ready to move in to enjoy all that Merewether offers, by presenting your home as move-in ready. Before putting your house on the market, complete odd jobs around the home and put effort into presenting a finished home with nothing left to do. You’ll be rewarded with a quicker sale and a higher sale price.
Merewether Schools
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Public |
Catholic |
Independent |
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Merewether PS Hamilton South PS Merewether Heights PS The Junction PS Newcastle HS Kotara HS |
St Joseph’s Merewether Holy Family Merewether St Columba’s Adamstown St Therese’s New Lambton St Pius X (7-10) St Francis Xavier (11-12) |
Newcastle Grammar School St Philip’s Christian College Hunter Christian School |
Merewether Services
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Medical |
Clubs |
Pubs |
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Lingard Private Hospital Merewether Ridge St Surgery Lingard Medical Centre Merewether The Junction General Practice AIM Specialist Medical Centre Glebe Rd Medical Practice Merewether Family Practice |
South Newcastle Leagues Club Merewether Bowling Club Merewether Surf Lifesaving Club Dixon Park Surf Lifesaving Club Merewether Golf Club |
Mary Ellen Hotel Prince of Wales Hotel Burwood Inn Merewether Surfhouse The Beach Hotel |
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Landmarks |
Parks |
Supermarkets |
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Merewether Ocean Baths Merewether Beach Dixon Park Beach Burwood Beach Glenrock Lagoon |
Empire Park Dixon Park Townson Oval Gibbs Brothers Park Myamblah Crescent Reserve Caldwell Street Park Woodward Reserve |
Junction Fair Shopping Centre Marketown Shopping Centre |
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