Merrylands
NSW 2160 · Cumberland
32,472 (2021) → 36,508 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Merrylands is a high growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2160, about 21km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.41M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 21km inland. Merrylands has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (7.59%), China (5.4%), Afghanistan (4.83%), India (3.3%), Nepal (2.92%)
Top languages: Arabic (20.91%), Mandarin (5.78%), Nepali (3.06%), Urdu (2.59%), Turkish (2.55%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1025 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Margaret Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1042
- Holroyd SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 987
- Hilltop Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
- Merrylands East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 965
- Merrylands Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 943
- Fowler Road SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 862
Nearby (within 10km)
- Parramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1032
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1027
- Delany CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 982
- Key College, Chapel School campusSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Granville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 978
- Granville South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 951
- Merrylands High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 925
- Cerdon CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1038
- Granville Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 950
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1024
- Guildford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 945
- Parramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1121
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Merrylands
Is Merrylands safe?
Merrylands has a residential safety score of 55/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,719 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Merrylands?
In Merrylands, the median house price is $1.41M and the median unit price is $523K. Median weekly house rent is $740.
How far is Merrylands from Sydney CBD?
Merrylands is about 20.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Merrylands?
Merrylands has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 962 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Merrylands?
Merrylands has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 156 bus stops.