Merrylands, NSW 2160 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Merrylands is a Western Sydney suburb 26km west of the Sydney CBD, part of Cumberland City Council and anchored by Merrylands railway station on the T2 line and Stockland Merrylands shopping centre. It has a diverse population with significant Lebanese, Chinese and Afghan communities. Housing is dominated by family homes with a median house price around $1.42 million.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 32,472
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,470 /week
- Median personal income
- $607 /week
- Median family income
- $1,656 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Cumberland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Parramatta
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parramatta
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $800 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Median house price
- $1,420,800
- Rent share of household income
- 54%
Schools
- Merrylands High School
- Cerdon College
- St Margaret Mary's Primary School
Transport
- T2 Inner West & Leppington Line — Merrylands Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Multicultural established suburb with large Lebanese, Chinese and Afghan-born populations. Key landmarks include Stockland Merrylands shopping centre and several parks such as Central Gardens.
- 7 cafés
- 17 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 101 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 71 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 21.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 66.8% of the 11,447 resolvable premises in Merrylands. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 16.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 12.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 66.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,692 across postcode 2160 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 787 theft, 665 violent offences, 400 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Merrylands?
Merrylands (NSW 2160) had 32,472 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Cumberland local government area.
What is the median rent in Merrylands?
The median advertised rent in Merrylands is $800/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Merrylands?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Merrylands. Nearest include: Merrylands High School, Cerdon College, St Margaret Mary's Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Merrylands?
Merrylands is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (66.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Merrylands?
Across postcode 2160, 2,692 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (787), violent (665), drug offences (400). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Merrylands?
In Merrylands, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (21.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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