Holroyd vs Merrylands
The verdict
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.50M in Holroyd. Holroyd rates higher for education (76 vs 61). Merrylands rates higher for transport (96 vs 75). Merrylands has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 72 min). On the separate residential safety score, Merrylands rates higher (55 vs 32/100 in Holroyd).
Scores
| Holroyd | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 84 |
| Transport | 75 | 96 |
| Education | 76 | 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
| Holroyd | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,248 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,893 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.0% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 38.2% | 40.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Holroyd High Growth · Merrylands High Growth
Property
| Holroyd | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | $618K | $535K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Holroyd | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 401 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 401 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,212 | 7,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Holroyd | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Holroyd · Merrylands
Transport
| Holroyd | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 156 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 570 m |
Liveability
| Holroyd | 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 | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 5 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.4 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.9 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Holroyd | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,248 | 32,472 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,403 | 36,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,771 | 46,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.97% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Holroyd or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher residential safety score (Holroyd 32/100 vs Merrylands 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Holroyd or Merrylands?
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $1.50M.
Which has better public transport, Holroyd or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher transport score (Holroyd 75/100 vs Merrylands 96/100).
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