Newcastle Council

Merewether, NSW 2291

Newcastle-Maitland - Greater Region

Suburb
12,007 residents
6.302 km2

Overview

Diversity

7 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

5 / 10
0510

Population

Estimate
Forecast
95% Confidence Interval

Key Statistics

Based on ABS Estimate Resident Population

Merewether
Population12,007
Growth Rate 1yr0.90%
Average 5yr Growth0.62%
Forecast Average 5yr Growth0.65%

Merewether currently has a population of 12,007. The 1 year growth rate is at 0.9%, while its Annual 5 Average Years Growth Rate is at 0.62%. By 2028, the population is forecasted to be at 12,404, with average 5yr of 0.65%.

Disclaimer. The forecasted values are based on current assumptions, trends, and available data at the time of publication. These forecast are subject to change and may not accurately reflect future growth and population. Users should not realy solely on these forecasts for decision making purposes.

Crime & Safety

Violent Crime

Greater Newcastle-Maitland Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Newcastle-Maitland

Antisocial Behaviour
324.8681.5
Disorderly Conduct
208.2182.7
Assault
732.91,054
Sexual Assault
158.2291.7
Robbery
33.330.4
Homicide
00.9
Total1,457.42,241.2

Merewether is ranked 55 / 128 in Greater Newcastle-Maitland in terms of people safety. It has lower people crime rate compare to Greater Newcastle-Maitland. From 2023 to 2024, people crime has increased by 10.75%.


Property Crime

Greater Newcastle-Maitland Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Newcastle-Maitland

Theft
4,230.93,167.1
Property Damage
558755.9
Arson
16.779.6
Total4,805.64,002.6

Merewether is ranked 96 / 128 in Greater Newcastle-Maitland in terms of property safety. It has higher property crime rate compare to Greater Newcastle-Maitland. From 2023 to 2024, property crime has decreased by 9.42%.


Nearby Schools

Schools Catchment Zone within Suburb

Schools Nearby


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Diversity

Land Composition

Residential

96.6%

Industrial

2.6%

Hospital

0.4%

Commercial

0.2%

Retail

0.2%

Military

0.0%

Amenities

Supermarkets

  • IGA

Hospitals

  • Lingard Private Hospital

Climate

Average Monthly Temperatures