Melrose Park at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
2,059
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Melrose Park.
The postcode for Melrose Park is 2114 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Melrose Park (2114) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Melrose Park has roughly 2,059 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Melrose Park scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Melrose Park's population at 2,059, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,059
Median age
37
Family households
76%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
2,059
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
74
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Melrose Park.
Local schools for Melrose Park
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Government School Catchment
Melrose Park Public School
Ermington Public School
Wentworth Point Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Melrose Park.
- What is the Melrose Park postcode?
- Melrose Park is in the 2114 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Melrose Park?
- Melrose Park is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2114. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Melrose Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Melrose Park?
- There are 20 schools serving Melrose Park on this page, including Melrose Park Public School, Ermington Public School, Wentworth Point Public School.
- How walkable is Melrose Park?
- Melrose Park has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Melrose Park?
- Melrose Park is close to Ermington, Meadowbank, West Ryde, Wentworth Point, Wentworth Port.
- What is the population of Melrose Park?
- The population of Melrose Park is approximately 2,059 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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