Area Overview & Demographics

Postcode: 2160
Population: 5,808 (2006 Census)
Distance from Sydney CBD: 25 km
The size of Merrylands West is approximately 2 km². It has 5 parks covering nearly 1% of the total area. There are 3 schools located in Merrylands West. The population of Merrylands West in 2001 was 5,539 people. By 2006 the population was 5,808 showing a population growth of 5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Merrylands West is 10 - 19 years.
Households in Merrylands West are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying between $1000.00 - $1200.00 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Merrylands West work in a non-specific occupation. In 2001, 61% of the homes in Merrylands West were owner-occupied compared with 58% in 2006.
Currently the median sale price of houses in the area is $575,000.