Melrose Park vs Sydney Olympic Park
The verdict
Sydney Olympic Park rates higher for transport (92 vs 81). Sydney Olympic Park is closer to the coast (15.2 km vs 17.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Melrose Park rates higher (44 vs 30/100 in Sydney Olympic Park).
Scores
| Melrose Park | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 |
| Transport | 81 | 92 |
| Education | 82 | 84 |
| Liveability | 96 | 97 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melrose Park | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,059 | 4,848 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,182 | $1,975 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.1% | 68.1% |
| Born in Australia | 56.7% | 28.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2 |
Growth: Melrose Park High Growth · Sydney Olympic Park High Growth
Property
| Melrose Park | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.50M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $799K | $658K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $990 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Melrose Park | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 486 | 351 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 291 | 144 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 194 | 681 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,594 | 23,474 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melrose Park | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Melrose Park · Sydney Olympic Park
Transport
| Melrose Park | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 750 m |
Liveability
| Melrose Park | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 31 |
| Parks | 3 | 29 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.3 km | 15.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.0 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Melrose Park | Sydney Olympic Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,059 | 4,848 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,236 | 5,825 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,474 | 7,761 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.08% | 4.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Melrose Park or Sydney Olympic Park?
Melrose Park has the higher residential safety score (Melrose Park 44/100 vs Sydney Olympic Park 30/100).
Which has better public transport, Melrose Park or Sydney Olympic Park?
Sydney Olympic Park has the higher transport score (Melrose Park 81/100 vs Sydney Olympic Park 92/100).
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