Merewether NSW
"Professional, on time, and did a good job. Really can't ask for anything more. Matt & Ash Cambourn January 18, 2016"
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Best Merewether pest controls near you
Word of Mouth pest controls in Merewether receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 33 reviews.
Newcastle NSW
"Decided to find someone new for my Rug/carpet cleaning and I came across Ray, was the best decision I made as I’ve..."
Newcastle NSW
"I have had occasion to ring these guys on quite a few occasions over a period of 4 years & I can recommend them..."
Dudley NSW
"The best of all time but none since I've been using them I've never had a problem in my life I would always recommend..."
Newcastle NSW
"whilst searching for pest control in my area online i stumbled across novopest and put in a request for a quote. they..."
Gateshead NSW
"We get Neil Younger pest control to spray our house once a year, they spray for spiders and cockroaches. They offer..."
Warabrook NSW
"I called Phil from Superior Pest to kill that mouse, rat? or whatever it was living behind the fridge and eating all..."
Tighes Hill NSW
"had the house sprayed for cockroaches and spiders over six months ago,both inside and out.Came at short notice and..."
Gateshead NSW
"I had my pest control done by these guys and omg they went out of there way to get my german cockroach problem under..."
New Lambton NSW
Newcastle NSW
Maryville NSW
Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Newcastle NSW
Friday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Cardiff NSW
"We operate Making Waves Early Education Centre in Warabrook and Swot Pest Services have been our preferred pest..."
Charlestown NSW
Mayfield NSW
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New Lambton Heights NSW
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Market Intelligence
Pest Controls in Merewether
Data-driven insights based on 33 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2021, ABS Census data
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/ 100
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Award Winners
91%
Positive Feedback
Merewether pest controls average 4.5 stars — 0.4 stars below the NSW average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 33 customer reviews across 20 pest controls servicing the area. Merewether pest controls who have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award: Newcastle Pest Control (2016). The award recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,287/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), pest controls in Merewether charge 10% below the NSW average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Reviews & trust
Local pest control ratings have climbed from 3.6/5 (2009) to 4.9/5 (2021) — a clear quality improvement over the 12-year window. Merewether averages 3.3 new pest control reviews per year, 59% below the NSW average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 32% since 2009 (from $150 to $198 median), averaging 3.2% per year.
Based on 33 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2021, and ABS Census 2021 data.
3.3 / yr
Review velocity -55%
4.5 stars
Avg rating below avg
$198
Typical cost -34%
5.0 stars
Service rating
1.7 avg
Reviews / provider
17.0 / 10k
Provider density
Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Merewether area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2021
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Merewether area profile ABS Census 2021
11,788
Population
29.6%
Own with mortgage
60.9%
Houses
$2,287
Median income / week
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Merewether is served for pest controls, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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Recent pest control expert reviews in Merewether
Used them multiple time, punctual and efficient and an excellent price. They're my go-to people for pest control.
Approximate cost: $155
Merewether, NSW
Received really good customer service and they did an awesome job! Would definitely use them again.
Approximate cost: $155
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Pest controls in Merewether — FAQs
How do I find a good pest control in Merewether?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Merewether has 33 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Cleanse Carpet and Pest Control (2021) and Newcastle Pest Control (2016) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How well-rated are pest controls in Merewether?
Pest controls in Merewether have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 33 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.85 stars.
How does the Merewether area shape local pest control demand?
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,287/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), pest controls in Merewether charge 10% below the NSW average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Merewether has 61% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,287/week.
