Liverpool vs Merrylands
The verdict
Liverpool is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.43M in Merrylands. Merrylands rates higher for education (61 vs 51). Merrylands has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 63 min). On the separate residential safety score, Merrylands rates higher (55 vs 18/100 in Liverpool).
Scores
| Liverpool | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 84 |
| Transport | 95 | 96 |
| Education | 51 | 61 |
| Liveability | 94 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Liverpool | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,078 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 34 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,303 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.8% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 33.9% | 40.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: Liverpool Moderate Growth · Merrylands High Growth
Property
| Liverpool | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | $526K | $535K |
| House price YoY | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 65 | 52 |
Median price history
Safety
| Liverpool | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 18 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 373 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 341 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,065 | 511 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,500 | 7,062 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Liverpool | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 6 |
| Government | 8 | 5 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 965 |
See the full school list on each profile: Liverpool · Merrylands
Transport
| Liverpool | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 141 | 156 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 570 m |
Liveability
| Liverpool | 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 | 6 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 48 | 8 |
| Parks | 28 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 17 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.4 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Liverpool | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 31,078 | 32,472 |
| Estimated 2025 | 33,632 | 36,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 39,818 | 46,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.99% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Liverpool or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher residential safety score (Liverpool 18/100 vs Merrylands 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Liverpool or Merrylands?
Liverpool is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.43M.
Which has better schools, Liverpool or Merrylands?
Liverpool and Merrylands have similar average school ICSEA scores (965 and 965).
Which has better public transport, Liverpool or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher transport score (Liverpool 95/100 vs Merrylands 96/100).
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