Merrylands vs Ryde
The verdict
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $2.62M in Ryde. Merrylands rates higher for transport (96 vs 78). Ryde rates higher for education (91 vs 61). Ryde is closer to the coast (15.8 km vs 20.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Ryde rates higher (74 vs 55/100 in Merrylands).
Scores
| Merrylands | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 |
| Transport | 96 | 78 |
| Education | 61 | 91 |
| Liveability | 93 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merrylands | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,472 | 31,907 |
| Median age | 33 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,470 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.6% | 60.6% |
| Born in Australia | 40.9% | 47.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Merrylands High Growth · Ryde Moderate Growth
Property
| Merrylands | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $2.62M |
| Median unit price | $535K | $735K |
| House price YoY | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $1,000 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Merrylands | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 209 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 126 | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 511 | 304 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,062 | 3,034 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merrylands | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 7 |
| Government | 5 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 1,115 |
See the full school list on each profile: Merrylands · Ryde
Transport
| Merrylands | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 78 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 156 | 136 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 570 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Merrylands | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 14 |
| Parks | 39 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 27 | 24 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 143 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.8 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.8 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.6 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Merrylands | Ryde | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 32,472 | 31,907 |
| Estimated 2025 | 36,508 | 34,286 |
| Projected 2041 | 46,077 | 37,321 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.97% | 1.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merrylands or Ryde?
Ryde has the higher residential safety score (Merrylands 55/100 vs Ryde 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Merrylands or Ryde?
Merrylands is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.43M versus $2.62M.
Which has better schools, Merrylands or Ryde?
Ryde has a higher average school ICSEA (Merrylands 965 vs Ryde 1115; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Merrylands or Ryde?
Merrylands has the higher transport score (Merrylands 96/100 vs Ryde 78/100).
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