NSW Property Intelligence
Merrylands WestNSW 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 West is home to ~7,054 residents (median age 36), with 41% of households renting.
Rent in Merrylands West
The median house rent in Merrylands West 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 West fall in the intake zones of Merrylands Public School, Merrylands High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Merrylands Public School#1496 of 2159 in NSW
- Merrylands High School#1686 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Merrylands West has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including First Grammar Merrylands, Hilltop Childcare Centre Paton Street.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Merrylands Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Greystanes Shopping Centre, Stockland Shopping Centre, Wentworthville Plaza.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Merrylands West (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 58 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 12 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | Downward |
Development activity
47 development applications were lodged in Merrylands West over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Merrylands West — quick answers
What is the median rent in Merrylands West?
Houses in Merrylands West (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 West?
Merrylands West addresses can be zoned for Merrylands Public School, Merrylands High School. Merrylands Public School ranks in roughly the top 69% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Merrylands West?
Merrylands West has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How long is the commute from Merrylands West 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 West?
47 development applications were lodged in Merrylands West in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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