Castle Hill vs Merrylands
The verdict
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $2.55M in Castle Hill. Castle Hill rates higher for education (87 vs 61). Merrylands rates higher for transport (96 vs 86). Merrylands is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 25.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Castle Hill rates higher (100 vs 55/100 in Merrylands).
Scores
| Castle Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 84 |
| Transport | 86 | 96 |
| Education | 87 | 61 |
| Liveability | 90 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Castle Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,874 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 42 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,551 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.4% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 53.3% | 40.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Castle Hill High Growth · Merrylands High Growth
Property
| Castle Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | $1.01M | $535K |
| House price YoY | 5.9% | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $950 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Castle Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 49 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,723 | 7,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Castle Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 6 |
| Government | 5 | 5 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,124 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Castle Hill · Merrylands
Transport
| Castle Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 243 | 156 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 58 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 570 m |
Liveability
| Castle Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 40 | 8 |
| Parks | 51 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 31 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | 635 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.0 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Castle Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 40,874 | 32,472 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43,410 | 36,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 69,176 | 46,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.52% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Castle Hill or Merrylands?
Castle Hill has the higher residential safety score (Castle Hill 100/100 vs Merrylands 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Castle Hill or Merrylands?
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Castle Hill or Merrylands?
Castle Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Castle Hill 1124 vs Merrylands 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Castle Hill or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher transport score (Castle Hill 86/100 vs Merrylands 96/100).
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