Merrylands West vs South Wentworthville.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,302,500 and $1,346,000.
Merrylands West (median $1,302,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than South Wentworthville ($1,346,000). Over the past year, Merrylands West (+10.4%) ran 1.4 percentage points ahead of South Wentworthville (+9%) on house-price growth.
South Wentworthville scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Wentworthville (1055) sits above Merrylands West (1001).
For buyers
Merrylands West is the lower entry point at $1,302,500 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Merrylands West carries both higher gross yield (2.99% vs 2.96%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
South Wentworthville edges out on average school ICSEA (1055 vs 1001).
Common questions
Is Merrylands West or South Wentworthville cheaper to buy in?
Merrylands West has the lower median house price at $1,302,500, roughly 3% below South Wentworthville ($1,346,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Merrylands West or South Wentworthville?
Over the past 12 months, Merrylands West grew +10.4% vs +9% in South Wentworthville, a gap of 1.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Merrylands West or South Wentworthville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Wentworthville scores 1055 vs 1001 in Merrylands West. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Merrylands West or South Wentworthville?
South Wentworthville scores 50/100 on walkability vs 34/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Merrylands West or South Wentworthville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.99% in Merrylands West vs 2.96% in South Wentworthville. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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