Guildford vs Merrylands
The verdict
Guildford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.43M in Merrylands. Merrylands rates higher for liveability (93 vs 84). Guildford is closer to the coast (19.1 km vs 20.8 km).
Scores
| Guildford | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 84 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 55 | 61 |
| Liveability | 84 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Guildford | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,091 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,314 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.3% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 45.3% | 40.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Guildford Moderate Growth · Merrylands High Growth
Property
| Guildford | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.36M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | $485K | $535K |
| House price YoY | 5.8% | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Guildford | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 174 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 515 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,658 | 7,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Guildford | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 6 |
| Government | 3 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Guildford · Merrylands
Transport
| Guildford | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 137 | 156 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 48 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 640 m | 570 m |
Liveability
| Guildford | 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 | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 8 |
| Parks | 29 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 19.1 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.0 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Guildford | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 24,091 | 32,472 |
| Estimated 2025 | 25,748 | 36,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 28,779 | 46,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.68% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Guildford or Merrylands?
Guildford has the higher residential safety score (Guildford 59/100 vs Merrylands 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Guildford or Merrylands?
Guildford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.36M versus $1.43M.
Which has better schools, Guildford or Merrylands?
Merrylands has a higher average school ICSEA (Guildford 940 vs Merrylands 965; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Guildford or Merrylands?
Guildford and Merrylands have similar transport scores.
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