Granville vs Merrylands
The verdict
Granville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.43M in Merrylands. Granville rates higher for education (70 vs 61). Granville is closer to the coast (19.3 km vs 20.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Merrylands rates higher (55 vs 32/100 in Granville).
Scores
| Granville | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 84 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 70 | 61 |
| Liveability | 100 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Granville | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,716 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,598 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.3% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 31.4% | 40.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Granville High Growth · Merrylands High Growth
Property
| Granville | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.28M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | $528K | $535K |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Granville | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 389 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 323 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 514 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,416 | 7,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Granville | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Granville · Merrylands
Transport
| Granville | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 79 | 156 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 46 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 400 m | 570 m |
Liveability
| Granville | 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 8 |
| Parks | 15 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.3 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.8 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Granville | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 16,716 | 32,472 |
| Estimated 2025 | 18,044 | 36,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,057 | 46,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.93% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Granville or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher residential safety score (Granville 32/100 vs Merrylands 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Granville or Merrylands?
Granville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.43M.
Which has better schools, Granville or Merrylands?
Granville has a higher average school ICSEA (Granville 994 vs Merrylands 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Granville or Merrylands?
Granville and Merrylands have similar transport scores.
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