Merrylands West vs South Wentworthville
The verdict
Merrylands West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.38M in South Wentworthville. South Wentworthville rates higher for education (63 vs 55). Merrylands West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 80 min). On the separate residential safety score, South Wentworthville rates higher (77 vs 69/100 in Merrylands West).
Scores
| Merrylands West | South Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 79 |
| Transport | 72 | 78 |
| Education | 55 | 63 |
| Liveability | 91 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merrylands West | South Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,054 | 6,913 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,394 | $1,793 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.3% | 42.6% |
| Born in Australia | 47.8% | 47.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Merrylands West Moderate Growth · South Wentworthville Moderate Growth
Property
| Merrylands West | South Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $480K | $659K |
| House price YoY | 4.3% | 36.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $740 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Merrylands West | South Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 156 | 145 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 128 | 101 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 425 | 318 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,309 | 4,296 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merrylands West | South Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Merrylands West · South Wentworthville
Transport
| Merrylands West | South Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 80 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Merrylands West | South Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 23.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 22.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 2.6 km |
Population & growth
| Merrylands West | South Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,054 | 6,913 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,626 | 7,247 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,981 | 8,042 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.97% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merrylands West or South Wentworthville?
South Wentworthville has the higher residential safety score (Merrylands West 69/100 vs South Wentworthville 77/100).
Which is more affordable, Merrylands West or South Wentworthville?
Merrylands West is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.38M.
Which has better public transport, Merrylands West or South Wentworthville?
South Wentworthville has the higher transport score (Merrylands West 72/100 vs South Wentworthville 78/100).
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