Merrylands West at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
7,054
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Merrylands West.
The postcode for Merrylands West is 2160 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Merrylands West (2160) sits in the Parramatta region of NSW.
Merrylands West has roughly 7,054 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Merrylands West scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Merrylands West's population at 7,054, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 41% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,054
Median age
36
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
41%
At a deeper level
7,054
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
445
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.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Merrylands West.
Local schools for Merrylands West
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Government School Catchment
Sherwood Grange Public School
Merrylands High School
Holroyd High 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 Merrylands West.
- What is the Merrylands West postcode?
- Merrylands West is in the 2160 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Parramatta region.
- Where is Merrylands West?
- Merrylands West is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2160. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Parramatta region.
- What is the average rent in Merrylands West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Merrylands West?
- There are 20 schools serving Merrylands West on this page, including Sherwood Grange Public School, Cerdon College, Merrylands High School.
- How walkable is Merrylands West?
- Merrylands West has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Merrylands West?
- Merrylands West is close to Woodpark, Greystanes, Guildford West, South Wentworthville, Merrylands.
- What is the population of Merrylands West?
- The population of Merrylands West is approximately 7,054 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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