Merrylands West, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Merrylands West NSW is 7,054 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Merrylands West is $588 per week ($30,576 per year). Median rent in Merrylands West is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Merrylands West has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Merrylands West has a population density of 4,065 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Merrylands West is Lebanon. The most common religion is Catholic (28.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merrylands West is $2,000.

There were 107 recorded offences in Merrylands West in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (43 offences).

Population
7,054
Census 2021
Median income
$588/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Merrylands West vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Merrylands West is $588 a week, 23% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,793rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 28.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 36, 7 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMerrylands WestTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$588/wk$765/wk −23%$766/wk
Household income$1,394/wk$1,704/wk −18%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,965/mo +2%$1,733/mo
Median age3643 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.7%22.6% +6.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Merrylands West, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Merrylands West Population

7,054 residents at the 2021 Census.

Merrylands West Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$588/wk
$30,576 per year
Ranked 7,257 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Merrylands West Rent Prices & Affordability

29% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,394/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 28.7%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Merrylands West against your income

About $6,041 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $994/wk
Rent share 28.7%

Merrylands West Schools

36
schools nearby
26
government
1000
avg ICSEA score
18,765
total students
Parramatta High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,128 students
1132
ICSEA
Westmead Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 717 students
1117
ICSEA
Westmead Christian Grammar School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 196 students
1117
ICSEA
Wentworthville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 863 students
1111
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 182 students
1106
ICSEA
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 392 students
1089
ICSEA
Greystanes Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 540 students
1081
ICSEA
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 802 students
1064
ICSEA
St Paul's Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 800 students
1055
ICSEA
St Margaret Mary's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 574 students
1050
ICSEA
Cerdon College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,001 students
1041
ICSEA
Widemere Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 169 students
1036
ICSEA
Beresford Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 580 students
1033
ICSEA
Pendle Hill Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 309 students
1032
ICSEA
Parramatta West Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 949 students
1029
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 36 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Merrylands West, with a map

Merrylands West Map

Merrylands West, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Merrylands West, New South Wales: 33.8377°S, 150.9676°E

Merrylands West Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (36)

People in Merrylands West

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (3,440) Female 51.3% (3,617)

Population Density

4,065
people per km²
7,054 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,692
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Lebanon
6.3%
Afghanistan
4.7%
China
2.9%
Iraq
2.2%
Pakistan
2.2%
India
2.0%
Iran
1.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
18.2%
Mandarin
3.1%
Turkish
2.3%
Cantonese
2.0%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.9%
Urdu
1.8%
Hindi
1.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Lebanese
16.2%
Australian
13.6%
English
11.6%
Chinese
6.8%
Irish
3.5%
Italian
3.2%
Indian
2.5%
Filipino
2.5%
Scottish
2.5%
Maltese
1.4%
Croatian
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
28.9%
Islam
25.1%
No religion
11.9%
Not stated
9.1%
Anglican
5.4%
Eastern Orthodox
3.3%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Buddhism
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.2% 2,554
Separated
4.1% 232
Divorced
8.7% 493
Widowed
6.9% 391
Never married
35.0% 1,979

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.2%
Couple: no children under 15
19.5%
Couple: no children
16.8%
One parent: no children under 15
9.8%
One parent: children under 15
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.9%
2 persons
24.7%
3 persons
15.0%
4 persons
15.0%
5 persons
9.8%
6+ persons
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Merrylands West

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,253 occupied private dwellings in Merrylands West at the 2021 Census, 40.9% were rented, 25.6% owned outright and 27.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.9% 65 dwellings
Owned outright
25.6% 576 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.4% 617 dwellings
Rented
40.9% 921 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.8% 64 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
74.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
19.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
31.0%
3 bedrooms
32.0%
4 bedrooms
24.7%
5 bedrooms
6.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.5%
$300-$449/mo
0.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
2.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
12.7%
1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
31.8%
3 vehicles
9.8%
4+ vehicles
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Merrylands West

Employment

Employed full-time
25.4% 1,200 people
Employed part-time
14.1% 665 people
Unemployed
4.3% 203 people
Not in labour force
56.2% 2,649 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
27.6%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.3%
Community & Personal Service
11.6%
Managers
11.1%
Sales Workers
6.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.5%
Labourers
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.9%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
8.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.8%
$3,500+/wk
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.1%
Did not go to work
24.2%
Car (passenger)
5.4%
Bus
2.3%
Train
1.9%
Truck
1.3%
Walked only
1.1%
Other
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.3%
Certificate III/IV
28.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.4%
Postgraduate Degree
9.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.9%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.9%
Engineering
15.1%
Society & Culture
14.9%
Health
9.1%
Architecture & Building
7.1%
Information Technology
6.4%
Education
5.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.9%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
26.4%
Secondary: Government
19.7%
Vocational Education
14.4%
Secondary: Catholic
12.6%
Primary: Catholic
12.3%
Pre-school
8.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
81.5%
Has need for assistance
9.0%
Need for assistance not stated
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
472
Diabetes
217
Asthma
178
Heart disease
161
Arthritis
155
Lung condition
113
Cancer
72
Kidney disease
71
Stroke
63
Dementia
33

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 568
Did not provide
88.9% 4,537

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
6.5% 333
Not a volunteer
93.5% 4,796

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
1.0% 52
Never served
98.9% 5,110

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
36.0%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
23.8%
3 children
16.0%
4 children
8.7%
5+ children
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
29
1951: 1960
73
1961: 1970
195
1971: 1980
205
1981: 1990
393
1991: 2000
525
2001: 2010
685
2011: 2015
449
2016
97
2017
98
2018
102
2019
77
2020
44
2021
19

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.7%
moved in the last year
40.8%
moved in the last 5 years
8.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,447
Moved from NSW
654
Moved: same area (SA2)
189
Moved from overseas
53
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from SA
4
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5: 14 hours
20.6%
15: 29 hours
9.2%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
44.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
91.5%
Step family: no other children
4.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Merrylands West Crime Statistics

107 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
43
Assault
18
Other Against Person
13
Other Against Property
13
Drug Offences
10
Weapons
6
Property Damage
4

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Merrylands West

The closest suburb to Merrylands West is Woodpark, 0.7 km away.

Woodpark
0.7 km away · income $658/wk · rent $500/wk
Guildford West
1.2 km away · income $569/wk · rent $460/wk
Merrylands
1.6 km away · income $607/wk · rent $400/wk
South Wentworthville
1.8 km away · income $726/wk · rent $450/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merrylands West

What is the population of Merrylands West NSW?

The population of Merrylands West NSW is 7,054 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 4,065 people per km². Merrylands West is ranked #1,041 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Merrylands West?

The median personal income in Merrylands West NSW is $588 per week, or $30,576 per year. The median household income is $1,394 per week. Family income is $1,692 per week. Merrylands West is ranked #7,257 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Merrylands West?

Median rent in Merrylands West NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Merrylands West ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Merrylands West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Merrylands West NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Merrylands West?

The median age in Merrylands West NSW is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Merrylands West a good suburb to live in?

Merrylands West is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,054. The median income is $588/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12600. All dollar figures in AUD.