MERRYLANDS
MERRYLANDS Property Overview
Local Schools (2)
Catholic (1)
Cerdon College
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Merrylands High School
DetailsMERRYLANDS Neighbouring Suburbs
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About MERRYLANDS
Merrylands is located in Central Sydney, approximately 26.0km from CBD, about 52 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 32,472 with a density of 4828 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,385,000, below Sydney average; unit median $515,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Merrylands High School has 3 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school Cerdon College has 115.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 9377 per 100,000, 1.41x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.
Demographics: Lebanese comprises 18.11%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (10.92%) and Chinese (10.02%), notable Chinese community.
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Merrylands has a house median of $1,385,000 and unit median of $515,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Merrylands has a crime rate of 9377 per 100,000, which is 1.41x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: Merrylands High School, 2024 HSC results: 3 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: Cerdon College, 2024 HSC results: 115 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 71.3. Independent schools: Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta, 2024 HSC results: 167 Distinguished Achievers, 5 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 80.8 (neighbouring suburb).
According to ABS 2021 Census, Merrylands has a population of 32,472, with Chinese comprising 10.00%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: Lebanese (18.11%), Aust (10.92%), Chinese (10.02%), English (8.21%), Indian (3.89%).
Merrylands is approximately 26.0km from Sydney CBD, about 30 minutes by car or 52 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T2 Leppington & Inner West Line; T5 Cumberland Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.