Merewether, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Merewether is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 11,788. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 11,788 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.9480°, 151.7433° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.7 inches (805 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Merewether
Merewether is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 11,788. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Merewether
Merewether has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9480°S, 151.7433°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in |
Merewether has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").
Schools in Merewether
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Merewether Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Merewether
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB 873 Sydney | news, sport | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Central Coast Radio.com | 90's and more!, alternative rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 2NURFM | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2BOB Radio 104.7FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Merewether
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighter World | ||||
| Forsight Gallery | ||||
| Fort Scratchley Museum | ||||
| Maitland Regional Museum | ||||
| Miss Porter's House | ||||
| Monarch Historical Museum | ||||
| Morpeth Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Police Station Museum | ||||
| Sketchley Pioneer Cottage | ||||
| Tomago House | ||||
| Wallsend District Hospital |
Libraries in Merewether
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchmuty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Belmont Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beresfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cardiff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| East Maitland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edgeworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gwandalan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maitland City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Terrace Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rutherford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speers Point Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Student Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugar Valley Library Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Swansea Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toronto Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wallsend District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wangi Wangi Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Merewether
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Farmer's Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmer's Market |
Restaurants in Merewether
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Merewether
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrays |
Stadiums & Teams in Merewether
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Merewether
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Forster (Wallis Is) Airport | FOT | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singleton Airport | SIX | Small Airport |
| Singleton Military Area airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Warkworth Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Merewether
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Clinic | ||
| CSCAN Radiology | ||
| Hunter Imaging | ||
| ihear | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Marie Stopes Newcastle | ||
| Mayfield Podiatry | ||
| Newcastle Muscle Therapy | ||
| Small Talk Speech Therapy | ||
| Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Vamp |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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What is the population of Merewether?
Merewether has a population of 11,788 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Merewether?
Merewether enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.
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