Liverpool vs Merrylands
The verdict
Liverpool is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.41M 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 19/100 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 | $1.22M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $508K | $523K |
| House price YoY | 13.3% | 4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Liverpool | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 370 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 341 | 129 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,062 | 502 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 46,293 | 9,719 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Liverpool | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 6 |
| Government | 7 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 962 |
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 19/100 vs Merrylands 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Liverpool or Merrylands?
Liverpool is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Liverpool or Merrylands?
Liverpool has a higher average school ICSEA (Liverpool 967 vs Merrylands 962; national average 1000).
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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