MERRYLANDS WEST

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 6,138
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 6.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 7,054
Density 4,065.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

MERRYLANDS WEST 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 WEST Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Near Average
Crime rate: 6,138 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.93x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MERRYLANDS WEST 6,138/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MERRYLANDS WEST has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

MERRYLANDS WEST Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

7,054
Total Population
4,065
people/km² density
6.8%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
Lebanon
1,144 people
16.2%
2
Australia
960 people
13.6%
3
England
816 people
11.6%
4
China
478 people
6.8%
5
Ireland
244 people
3.5%

Transport

26.9 km
to Sydney CBD
32 min
drive to CBD
62 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

MERRYLANDS WEST Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About MERRYLANDS WEST

Merrylands West is located in Central Sydney, approximately 26.9km from CBD, about 62 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 7,054 with a density of 4065 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: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 6138 per 100,000, 0.93x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: Lebanese comprises 16.22%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (13.61%) and English (11.57%), Chinese comprises 6.78%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Merrylands West 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 West has a crime rate of 6138 per 100,000, which is 0.93x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: Cerdon College, 2024 HSC results: 115 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, 2 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 71.3 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Merrylands West has a population of 7,054, with Chinese comprising 6.80%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: Lebanese (16.22%), Aust (13.61%), English (11.57%), Chinese (6.78%), Irish (3.46%).

Merrylands West is approximately 26.9km from Sydney CBD, about 32 minutes by car or 62 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.