Overall score
Hamilton South
42.6/100
Merewether Heights
35.9/100
Hamilton South vs Merewether Heights, NSW suburb comparison
Merewether Heights for retirees and investment.
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
34
Merewether Heights
9
Population
Hamilton South
4,057
Merewether Heights
1,495
Metric leadHamilton South 6Merewether Heights 4across 10 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 investmentMerewether Heights
- 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 | 42.6/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.0/100 | 39.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 228.6 / 1k | 80.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 28 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 6 |
| Population | 4,057 | 1,495 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hamilton South is a well-connected metro mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel, 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 public transport access and walkability, whereas Merewether Heights is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Merewether Heights, while Hamilton South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.