Merriwa
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Merriwa is a charming rural town in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, known for its friendly community and deep agricultural heritage. Visitors will find a blend of country hospitality, picturesque landscapes, and a hint of history around every corner.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
5,587
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.14°, 150.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,025
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
99
Temperature
16.8°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
9.3°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
-3.1°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
740 mm
Internet Speed
153 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
NSO
Distance
46 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.