MERRYLANDS

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,385,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $515,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 9,377
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 10.0%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 32,472
Density 4,828.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

MERRYLANDS Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,385,000
House Sales Volume 76 sales
Unit Median $515,000
Unit Sales Volume 97 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $580/wk
3 Bed House $700/wk
2 Bed Unit $600/wk
3 Bed Unit $770/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MERRYLANDS Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Above Average
Crime rate: 9,377 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.41x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MERRYLANDS 9,377/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MERRYLANDS has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

MERRYLANDS Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

32,472
Total Population
4,828
people/km² density
10.0%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Lebanon
5,882 people
18.1%
2
Australia
3,547 people
10.9%
3
China
3,255 people
10.0%
4
England
2,667 people
8.2%
5
India
1,263 people
3.9%

Transport

26.0 km
to Sydney CBD
30 min
drive to CBD
52 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools (2)

Catholic (1)

Cerdon College

Details
71.3 score Year 7-12 Girls

Public (1)

Merrylands High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

MERRYLANDS Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 10 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.