Merrylands vs Merrylands West
The verdict
Merrylands West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.41M in Merrylands. Merrylands rates higher for transport (96 vs 72). Merrylands is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 22.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Merrylands West rates higher (69 vs 55/100 in Merrylands).
Scores
| Merrylands | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 74 |
| Transport | 96 | 72 |
| Education | 61 | 55 |
| Liveability | 93 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merrylands | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,472 | 7,054 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,470 | $1,394 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.6% | 34.3% |
| Born in Australia | 40.9% | 47.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.8 |
Growth: Merrylands High Growth · Merrylands West Moderate Growth
Property
| Merrylands | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.41M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | $523K | $480K |
| House price YoY | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $740 | $740 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Merrylands | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 209 | 156 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 129 | 128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 502 | 425 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,719 | 6,309 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merrylands | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 5 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 987 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merrylands · Merrylands West
Transport
| Merrylands | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 72 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 156 | 50 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 79 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 570 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Merrylands | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 4 |
| Parks | 39 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 27 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.8 km | 22.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.8 km | 22.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 3.0 km |
Population & growth
| Merrylands | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 32,472 | 7,054 |
| Estimated 2025 | 36,508 | 7,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 46,077 | 7,981 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.97% | 1.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merrylands or Merrylands West?
Merrylands West has the higher residential safety score (Merrylands 55/100 vs Merrylands West 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Merrylands or Merrylands West?
Merrylands West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.41M.
Which has better schools, Merrylands or Merrylands West?
Merrylands West has a higher average school ICSEA (Merrylands 962 vs Merrylands West 987; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Merrylands or Merrylands West?
Merrylands has the higher transport score (Merrylands 96/100 vs Merrylands West 72/100).
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