Bankstown vs Merrylands
The verdict
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.47M in Bankstown. Bankstown rates higher for liveability (98 vs 93). Bankstown is closer to the coast (12.4 km vs 20.8 km).
Scores
| Bankstown | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 84 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 64 | 61 |
| Liveability | 98 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bankstown | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,933 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,331 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 36.1% | 40.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Bankstown High Growth · Merrylands High Growth
Property
| Bankstown | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.47M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $593K | $523K |
| House price YoY | -13.7% | 4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bankstown | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 189 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 129 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 527 | 502 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,815 | 9,719 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bankstown | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 6 |
| Government | 8 | 5 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bankstown · Merrylands
Transport
| Bankstown | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 151 | 156 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 570 m |
Liveability
| Bankstown | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 9 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 49 | 8 |
| Parks | 33 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 20 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.4 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bankstown | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34,933 | 32,472 |
| Estimated 2025 | 36,281 | 36,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 57,907 | 46,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bankstown or Merrylands?
Bankstown and Merrylands have similar residential safety scores (55 and 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Bankstown or Merrylands?
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.41M versus $1.47M.
Which has better schools, Bankstown or Merrylands?
Bankstown has a higher average school ICSEA (Bankstown 986 vs Merrylands 962; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bankstown or Merrylands?
Bankstown and Merrylands have similar transport scores.
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