People & Lifestyle Merewether NSW 2291

What Kind of People Live in Merewether NSW 2291?

Diversity Levels in Merewether

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merewether

19.8%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

22.8%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Median age	39	Bottom 28%	2% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	2.3%	Top 38%	1990% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	16.1%	Top 47%	6% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Merewether

Full Merewether Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Merewether

76.0%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

73.7%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	35	Top 6%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	81	Top 2%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	79.0	Top 14%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	28.0	Bottom 10%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.7%	Top 1%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Merewether

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merewether

23.6%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

29.2%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
% Religious	51.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	89.5%	Top 36%	2% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	36.5%	Bottom 18%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Merewether

Merewether Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merewether

80.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.4%	Top 23%	54% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.9	Bottom 37%	10% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	2.1%	Top 3%	17% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	4 km	Bottom 5%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	2.9%	Top 37%	39% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Merewether

Merewether Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merewether

65.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

60.9

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	75%	Top 7%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	57	Top 2%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	33.0	Top 1%	Data for May 2023
No religion	48.6%	Top 39%	95% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	8.1%	Top 8%	372% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	52.0%	Top 20%	1% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	55.8%	Top 9%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.1%	Top 22%	48% to Jan 2021

Community Score in Merewether

Merewether Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merewether

87.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

85.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Community Groups	3.0	Top 11%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	94.0%	Bottom 32%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	37.6%	Top 42%	13% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Merewether

Merewether School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Merewether

85.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.1

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	56	Top 32%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	710	Top 9%	Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)	2190	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2020
Family households	65.6%	Bottom 34%	7% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	2.8%	Bottom 42%	2% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (28)

Name	Address
On Top Roofing & Guttering	29 Cram St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Impact Roofing Services	Llewellyn St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
GG's Lawmowing & Rubbish Removal	1 Myamblah Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Handyman Newcastle	12 Robey St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
SD Carpentry and Handyman Services	2 Frederick St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia

Health Services (76)

Name	Address
Carpenter Court Aged Care Centre	46 John Parade, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Aviano Remedial Therapies	Unit 1/228 Union St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Bonding & Beyond Infant Massage & Baby Yoga	1/66 Mitchell St, Newcastle NSW 2291, Australia
Danielle Atkin Remedial Massage Clinic	6A Hopkins St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Alison Brown

Venues and Restaurants (19)

Name	Address
Merewether Fresh Bake	59 Ridge St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Best Coast Pizza	Shop 3/32 Llewellyn St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Don Beppino's Restaurant	45 Railway St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Sapphire Indian Restaurant
Asian Delight Restaurant

Education (13)

Name	Address
Hamilton South Public School	96-98 Kenrick St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Go Kindy Early Education Centre Merewether
Schools Catholic	21 Janet St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
KU Merewether Preschool	25 Caldwell St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Henry Street Community Preschool	8 Henry St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia

Tourism (2)

Name	Address
Airsports/Newcastle Paragliding	129 Scenic Dr, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Greg & Joy Waters

Community Groups (8)

Name	Address
Uniting Church In Australia	178 Glebe Rd, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
C3NC	4 Lingard St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
InZane Football Pty. Ltd.	Helen St

Recreational Facilities (10)

Name	Address
Pilates Merewether	1/33 Llewellyn St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Dixon Park Surf Life Saving Club	20 Ocean St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Newcastle Lifestyle Fitness	53 Llewellyn St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia
Lake Macquarie Sailing Charters
Lake Macquarie Sailing Charters

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