Overall score
Merewether Heights
35.9/100
The Junction
48.2/100
Merewether Heights vs The Junction, NSW suburb comparison
Merewether Heights for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Merewether HeightsThe Junction
Crime rate
Merewether Heights
80.3 / 1k
The Junction
80.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Merewether Heights
9
The Junction
44
Population
Merewether Heights
1,495
The Junction
994
Metric leadMerewether Heights 4The Junction 42 tiedacross 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 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 | Merewether Heights | The Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.9/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 20.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.3 / 1k | 80.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 8 |
| Population | 1,495 | 994 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Merewether Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and The Junction is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Merewether Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while The Junction keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Merewether Heights is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; The Junction answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Merewether Heights, while The Junction remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.