NSW Property Intelligence
MerrylandsNSW 2160
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Merrylands is home to ~32,472 residents (median age 33), with 47% of households renting.
Rent in Merrylands
The median house rent in Merrylands is $750/week (414 new leases). Units have a median of $620/week (1075 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2160, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $460/wk | $610/wk |
| 2 | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| 3 | $745/wk | $750/wk |
| 4+ | $1000/wk | $950/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Merrylands fall in the intake zones of Merrylands East Public School, Merrylands High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Merrylands East Public School#1296 of 2159 in NSW
- Merrylands High School#1686 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Merrylands has 30 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 2 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Merrydays Kindergarten, Trendi Tots Kindergarten, Advanced Early Learning.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Merrylands Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Stockland Shopping Centre, Westfield Parramatta. 2 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Merrylands (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 309 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 52 | Downward |
| Homicide | 3 | Upward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43 | Upward |
Development activity
223 development applications were lodged in Merrylands over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Merrylands — quick answers
What is the median rent in Merrylands?
Houses in Merrylands (postcode 2160) have a median asking rent of $750/week; units have a median of $620/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Merrylands?
Merrylands addresses can be zoned for Merrylands East Public School, Merrylands High School. Merrylands East Public School ranks in roughly the top 60% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Merrylands?
Merrylands has 30 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 2 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Merrylands to the Sydney CBD?
From Merrylands Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 47 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Merrylands?
223 development applications were lodged in Merrylands in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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