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Merrylands West, NSW 2160
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,320,000
market range $1.3M-$1.4M
Median Unit
$495,000
market range $450K-$525K
Gross Yield (units)
5.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+9.4%
market range +0.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Merrylands West
Merrylands West has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.
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Merrylands West market and investor summary
In Merrylands West, NSW 2160, the median house sells for around $1.3M. House prices have moved +9.4% over the past year and +19.2% over three years. At 1.4% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Merrylands West: people, income and schools
About 7,054 people live in Merrylands West, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 10% over five years. At a median age of 36, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 69% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $72,000 a year (about $1,390 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 18.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 39% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 78 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Merrylands West sits about 23 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 52 for walkability and 17 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 7,054
- +10% over 5yr
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $72,000/yr
- Households renting
- 41%
- Family households
- 69%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 78
- avg ICSEA 983
- Unemployment
- 9.8%
- Distance to CBD
- 23 km
- Walk score
- 52/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Merrylands West
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What should I check before investing in Merrylands West?
Merrylands West has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.8%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +9.4% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Merrylands West?
The median property price in Merrylands West, NSW 2160 is $1.3M for houses and $495K for units.
What rental yield does Merrylands West show?
The gross rental yield in Merrylands West is 5.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Merrylands West?
House prices in Merrylands West are up 9.4% over the past year and up 19.2% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Merrylands West?
The current vacancy rate in Merrylands West is 1.4%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Merrylands West?
Merrylands West has a population of approximately 7,054 residents, with a median age of 36.
What schools are near Merrylands West?
There are 78 schools within roughly 5km of Merrylands West. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Merrylands West affordable to buy in?
A median house in Merrylands West costs about 18.2 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Merrylands West's population growing?
The population of Merrylands West has grown about 10% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Merrylands West from the CBD?
Merrylands West is about 23 km from the CBD.
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