Merrylands West NSW 2160 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Merrylands West is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2160). The median sale price is $775k (+90% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $635/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.3%. It has a population of about 7,054 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $825,000 |
| 2022 | $897,500 |
| 2023 | $907,500 |
| 2024 | $984,750 |
| 2025 | $1,075,000 |
| 2026 | $775,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $610 |
| 1-bedroom | $600 |
| 2-bedroom | $600 |
| 3-bedroom | $740 |
| 4+ bed | $980 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (61% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 7,054
- Median age: 36
- Median weekly household income: $1,394
- Average household size: 2.8
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 940 · 25th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 974 · 48th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Merrylands West
- Merrylands High School · Secondary School
- Sherwood Grange Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Guildford Station (train), about 2.4 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $818,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Merrylands West?
The median sale price in Merrylands West NSW 2160 is $775,000, up 90% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Merrylands West?
The median weekly rent in Merrylands West (postcode 2160) is $635 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Merrylands West?
The estimated gross rental yield in Merrylands West is about 4.3%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Merrylands West?
Schools located in Merrylands West include Merrylands High School, Sherwood Grange Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Greystanes 2145
- Guildford 2161
- Guildford West 2161
- Merrylands 2160
- Smithfield 2164
- Woodpark 2164
- South Wentworthville 2145
- Yennora 2161
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.