Merrylands West vs Woodpark
The verdict
Woodpark is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.31M in Merrylands West. Merrylands West rates higher for liveability (91 vs 85). Merrylands West has a shorter estimated CBD commute (79 vs 81 min). On the separate residential safety score, Woodpark rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Merrylands West).
Scores
| Merrylands West | Woodpark | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 72 |
| Transport | 72 | 72 |
| Education | 55 | 56 |
| Liveability | 91 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Merrylands West | Woodpark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,054 | 1,706 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,394 | $1,945 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.3% | 36.1% |
| Born in Australia | 47.8% | 59.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Growth: Merrylands West Moderate Growth · Woodpark Moderate Growth
Property
| Merrylands West | Woodpark | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.31M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | $481K | $838K |
| House price YoY | 19.7% | 20.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Merrylands West | Woodpark | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 156 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 128 | 176 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 439 | 234 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,812 | 2,169 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Merrylands West | Woodpark | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Merrylands West · Woodpark
Transport
| Merrylands West | Woodpark | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 72 | 72 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 50 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 79 | 81 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Merrylands West | Woodpark | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 22.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 23.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Merrylands West | Woodpark | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,054 | 1,706 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,626 | 1,844 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,981 | 1,930 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.97% | 1.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Merrylands West or Woodpark?
Woodpark has the higher residential safety score (Merrylands West 69/100 vs Woodpark 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Merrylands West or Woodpark?
Woodpark is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.28M versus $1.31M.
Which has better public transport, Merrylands West or Woodpark?
Merrylands West and Woodpark have similar transport scores.
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