Guildford West vs Merrylands West
The verdict
Guildford West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.31M in Merrylands West. Guildford West rates higher for transport (78 vs 72). Merrylands West rates higher for education (55 vs 50). Merrylands West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 80 min). On the separate residential safety score, Guildford West rates higher (77 vs 69/100 in Merrylands West).
Scores
| Guildford West | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 74 |
| Transport | 78 | 72 |
| Education | 50 | 55 |
| Liveability | 92 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Guildford West | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,762 | 7,054 |
| Median age | 31 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,583 | $1,394 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.1% | 34.3% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 47.8% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Guildford West Moderate Growth · Merrylands West Moderate Growth
Property
| Guildford West | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.26M | $1.31M |
| Median unit price | $800K | $481K |
| House price YoY | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Guildford West | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 77 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 139 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 347 | 439 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,009 | 5,812 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Guildford West | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: Guildford West · Merrylands West
Transport
| Guildford West | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 50 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 80 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Guildford West | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 7 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.5 km | 22.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.5 km | 22.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Guildford West | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,762 | 7,054 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,229 | 7,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,519 | 7,981 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.97% | 1.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Guildford West or Merrylands West?
Guildford West has the higher residential safety score (Guildford West 77/100 vs Merrylands West 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Guildford West or Merrylands West?
Guildford West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.31M.
Which has better schools, Guildford West or Merrylands West?
Merrylands West has a higher average school ICSEA (Guildford West 945 vs Merrylands West 983; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Guildford West or Merrylands West?
Guildford West has the higher transport score (Guildford West 78/100 vs Merrylands West 72/100).
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