Merrylands West
NSW 2160 · Cumberland
7,054 (2021) → 7,626 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Cumberland local government area (est. 302,848 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Merrylands West is a moderate growth suburb in Cumberland, NSW 2160, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.31M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 22km inland. Merrylands West has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2160 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Lebanon (6.34%), Afghanistan (4.69%), China (2.86%), Iraq (2.24%), Pakistan (2.24%)
Top languages: Arabic (18.22%), Mandarin (3.1%), Turkish (2.32%), Cantonese (2.03%), Persian ED (1.94%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1014 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cerdon CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1041
- Sherwood Grange Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
- Merrylands High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 915
- Key College, Chapel School campusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Fowler Road SchoolCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 895
- Merrylands Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 936
- Guildford West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 945
- Hilltop Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 971
- St Margaret Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1050
- Holroyd SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 983
- Holroyd High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 919
- Merrylands East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 955
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1028
- Ringrose Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1002
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1064
- Guildford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 943
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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 · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Merrylands West
Is Merrylands West safe?
Merrylands West has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 5,812 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Merrylands West?
In Merrylands West, the median house price is $1.31M and the median unit price is $481K. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Merrylands West from Sydney CBD?
Merrylands West is about 22.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 79 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Merrylands West?
Merrylands West has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 983 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Merrylands West?
Merrylands West has a transport score of 72/100 and 50 bus stops.