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Merewether
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Merewether is an upscale coastal suburb located in Newcastle, New South Wales, known for its world-class beaches, surf culture, and relaxed lifestyle. The area combines stunning natural scenery with lively cafes and boutique shopping. It's a favorite destination for outdoor enthusiasts, surfers, and those seeking laid-back beach vibes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
11,788
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.95°, 151.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
87
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,130
Local Cost
$2,050
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
19.2°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
6.5°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
993 mm
Internet Speed
63 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
6
Parks
22
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
273.0
Airport
BEO
Distance
16 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 81/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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