Suburb comparison
Merewether vs Newcastle West: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Newcastle West is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Merewether has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Newcastle
Merewether
2291
Newcastle
Newcastle West
2302
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Merewether | Newcastle West |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Newcastle West leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 48.7% | 0.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Merewether leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10▲ | 9/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 4▲ | 0 |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $750/wk | $700/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Newcastle West leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-(0) | B+▲(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 16 | 88▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Merewether if...
- Merewether leads on Family
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Choose Newcastle West if...
- Newcastle West leads on Safety, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
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Common questions
- Is Merewether or Newcastle West more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Merewether or Newcastle West?
- Median weekly rent is $750/wk in Merewether and $700/wk in Newcastle West, making Newcastle West the more affordable rental market.
- Is Merewether or Newcastle West at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Merewether vs Newcastle West?
- Merewether has 4 schools in the postcode, and Newcastle West has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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