Overall score
Merewether Heights
51.0/100
The Junction
55.8/100
Merewether Heights vs The Junction, NSW Suburb Comparison
Merewether Heights for retirees and value; The Junction for investment.
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
14
The Junction
51
Population
Merewether Heights
1,495
The Junction
994
Metric leadMerewether Heights 4The Junction 53 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 investmentThe Junction
- 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 | 51.0/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.1/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.3 / 1k | 80.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 25 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 10 |
| Green cover | 10.6% | 0.0% |
| 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 lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by. 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, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook; The Junction answers with schools and education options, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Merewether Heights, while The Junction 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.