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Merewether HeightsNSW 2291
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Merewether Heights is home to ~1,495 residents (median age 41), with 9% of households renting.
Rent in Merewether Heights
The median house rent in Merewether Heights is $900/week (232 new leases). Units have a median of $620/week (222 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2291, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $495/wk | $480/wk |
| 2 | $650/wk | $620/wk |
| 3 | $900/wk | $850/wk |
| 4+ | $1250/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Merewether Heights fall in the intake zones of Merewether Heights Public School, Kotara High School, Newcastle High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Merewether Heights Public School#141 of 2159 in NSW
- Kotara High School#431 of 2159 in NSW
- Newcastle High School#672 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Merewether Heights has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Imagine Early Learning & Childcare - Merewether Heights.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Westfield Kotara, Junction Fair Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Merewether Heights (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 2 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 1 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | Upward |
Development activity
14 development applications were lodged in Merewether Heights over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Merewether Heights — quick answers
What is the median rent in Merewether Heights?
Houses in Merewether Heights (postcode 2291) have a median asking rent of $900/week; units have a median of $620/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Merewether Heights?
Merewether Heights addresses can be zoned for Merewether Heights Public School, Kotara High School, Newcastle High School. Merewether Heights Public School ranks in roughly the top 7% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Merewether Heights?
Merewether Heights has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Merewether Heights?
14 development applications were lodged in Merewether Heights in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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