Merrylands vs Orange
The verdict
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $1.43M in Merrylands. Merrylands rates higher for transport (96 vs 70). Merrylands is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 194.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Merrylands rates higher (55 vs 32/100 in Orange).
Scores
| Merrylands | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 71 |
| Transport | 96 | 70 |
| Education | 61 | 49 |
| 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 | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,472 | 41,232 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,470 | $1,641 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.6% | 33.9% |
| Born in Australia | 40.9% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Merrylands High Growth · Orange Moderate Growth
Property
| Merrylands | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $720K |
| Median unit price | $535K | $483K |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Merrylands | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 209 | 531 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 126 | 221 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 511 | 696 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,062 | 9,396 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merrylands | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 17 |
| Government | 5 | 9 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 967 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merrylands · Orange
Transport
| Merrylands | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 70 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 156 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 570 m | 4.7 km |
Liveability
| Merrylands | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 9.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 900 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 11 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 38 |
| Parks | 39 | 102 |
| Playgrounds | 27 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.8 km | 194.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.8 km | 209.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Merrylands | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 32,472 | 41,232 |
| Estimated 2025 | 36,508 | 43,028 |
| Projected 2041 | 46,077 | 48,564 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.97% | 1.07% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merrylands or Orange?
Merrylands has the higher residential safety score (Merrylands 55/100 vs Orange 32/100).
Which is more affordable, Merrylands or Orange?
Orange is more affordable, with a median house price of $720K versus $1.43M.
Which has better schools, Merrylands or Orange?
Orange has a higher average school ICSEA (Merrylands 965 vs Orange 967; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Merrylands or Orange?
Merrylands has the higher transport score (Merrylands 96/100 vs Orange 70/100).
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