Overall score
Hamilton East
42.5/100
Merewether
55.1/100
Hamilton East vs Merewether, NSW Suburb Comparison
Merewether for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hamilton EastMerewether
Crime rate
Hamilton East
228.3 / 1k
Merewether
80.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton East
30
Merewether
235
Population
Hamilton East
997
Merewether
11,788
Metric leadHamilton East 2Merewether 82 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMerewether
- Best for familiesMerewether
- Best for beach lifestyleMerewether
- Best for investmentMerewether
- Best for best valueMerewether
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hamilton East | Merewether |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 55.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 228.3 / 1k | 80.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 184 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 235 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 108 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Population | 997 | 11,788 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hamilton East reads as a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm; Merewether is a coastal established suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Merewether is shaped by the coast, Hamilton East offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Hamilton East pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Merewether is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Hamilton East the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Merewether.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.