Average rent in Merewether - The Junction, NSW — 2026
Merewether - The Junction sits in the Newcastle local government area, 114km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 14,506 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $420/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 32% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 14,506
- Median age
- 40
- Distance to Sydney
- 114 km
- Households renting
- 32%
- Separate houses
- 63%
- Flats / apartments
- 19%
- Born overseas
- 12%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Newcastle
ABS 2021
Renting in Merewether - The Junction
Merewether - The Junction sits close to the New South Wales median, with renters typically paying $420/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $424/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 66% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 32% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (63%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 40 and a population of around 14,506. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 12% of residents were born overseas. 114km from Sydney, Merewether - The Junction is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.
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