Merewether vs Newcastle West, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Merewether | Newcastle West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.5/100 | 52.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 83.5 / 1k | 583.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 184 | 59 |
| Walkability | 73.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 218 | 227 |
| Planning activity | 76 | 11 |
| Population | 11,788 | 1,453 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for beach lifestyleMerewether
- Best for investmentMerewether
- Best for best valueMerewether
- Best for best schoolsMerewether
Comparison summary
Merewether and Newcastle West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Merewether leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Merewether; Housing (desirability) favours Merewether; Crime rate favours Merewether. Quick verdicts: Beach lifestyle → Merewether, Investment → Merewether, Best value → Merewether, Best schools → Merewether.