Mays Hill vs Merrylands
The verdict
Mays Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.31M versus $1.41M in Merrylands. Mays Hill rates higher for education (80 vs 61). Merrylands rates higher for transport (96 vs 77). Merrylands has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 75 min). On the separate residential safety score, Merrylands rates higher (55 vs 6/100 in Mays Hill).
Scores
| Mays Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 84 |
| Transport | 77 | 96 |
| Education | 80 | 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
| Mays Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,902 | 32,472 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,076 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.0% | 39.6% |
| Born in Australia | 30.9% | 40.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Mays Hill High Growth · Merrylands High Growth
Property
| Mays Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.31M | $1.41M |
| Median unit price | $604K | $523K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mays Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,052 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 129 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 473 | 502 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,045 | 9,719 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mays Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 962 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mays Hill · Merrylands
Transport
| Mays Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 156 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 570 m |
Liveability
| Mays Hill | 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 | 2 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.7 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.9 km | 20.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.0 km | 1.6 km |
Population & growth
| Mays Hill | Merrylands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,902 | 32,472 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,083 | 36,508 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,496 | 46,077 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.30% | 2.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mays Hill or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher residential safety score (Mays Hill 6/100 vs Merrylands 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Mays Hill or Merrylands?
Mays Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.31M versus $1.41M.
Which has better public transport, Mays Hill or Merrylands?
Merrylands has the higher transport score (Mays Hill 77/100 vs Merrylands 96/100).
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