Overall score
Hamilton South
38.0/100
Merewether Heights
51.0/100
Hamilton South vs Merewether Heights, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hamilton South for families; Merewether Heights for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hamilton SouthMerewether Heights
Crime rate
Hamilton South
228.6 / 1k
Merewether Heights
80.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton South
42
Merewether Heights
14
Population
Hamilton South
4,057
Merewether Heights
1,495
Metric leadHamilton South 6Merewether Heights 51 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 Heights
- Best for familiesHamilton South
- Best for best valueMerewether Heights
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 South | Merewether Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 46.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 228.6 / 1k | 80.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 28 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 8 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 10.6% |
| Population | 4,057 | 1,495 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hamilton South is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Merewether Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace. Merewether Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Hamilton South keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hamilton South pulls ahead on schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Merewether Heights is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Merewether Heights, while Hamilton South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.