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Merrylands

NSW 2160 • Greater Sydney

32,472
Population (2021)
$31,564
Median Income
6.75 km²
Area
24m
Elevation
MulticulturalAffordableTransport ConnectedDiverse Dining

About Merrylands

Merrylands sits in the Cumberland heartland, a bustling multicultural suburb where over 32,000 residents have built a genuinely diverse community. Connected by the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line and multiple bus routes, it offers solid transport options and easy access to Parramatta's employment hub just minutes away. The area has experienced significant development, with new apartment complexes joining established family homes.

Stockland Merrylands provides comprehensive shopping, but the real character lies in the diverse strip shopping along Merrylands Road—Lebanese grocers, Turkish bakeries, and restaurants from across the globe. Holroyd Gardens offers green respite, and the aquatic centre serves families well. Merrylands attracts working families and new migrants seeking affordable, well-connected accommodation close to jobs. It's quintessential multicultural Western Sydney—authentic and unpretentious.

Merrylands falls under postcode 2160 and is governed by Cumberland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Granville electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2160
Urban Area
Holroyd
LGA
Cumberland
Federal Electorate
Blaxland
State Electorate
Granville
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.84°, 150.99°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
6.75 km²
Elevation
24m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Macfarlane Street Merrylands 2160 NSW
  • Woolworths
    209 Pitt Street Merrylands 2160 NSW
  • ALDI
    191 - 201 Pitt Street, Merrylands NSW 2160

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
33 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
29,653
Census 2021
32,472
▲ 9.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,272
Income 2021
$31,564
▲ 24.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,276
Born Overseas 16,281

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Lebanon 2,466
  • 2. China 1,753
  • 3. Afghanistan 1,569
  • 4. India 1,072
  • 5. Nepal 947
  • 6. Pakistan 911
  • 7. Philippines 603
  • 8. Iraq 594
  • 9. Iran 499
  • 10. Turkey 453
  • 11. Vietnam 451
  • 12. New Zealand 341
  • 13. Fiji 334
  • 14. Italy 181
  • 15. Malaysia 175

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Lebanese 5,882
Australian 3,547
Chinese 3,255
English 2,667
Indian 1,263
Filipino 774
Italian 632
Irish 545
Vietnamese 441
Croatian 394

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,416
Both parents born in Australia
23,244
Both parents born overseas
2,729
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
39.2%
Islam
27.5%
No Religion
12.6%
Hinduism
5.8%
Buddhism
3.0%
Sikhism
0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,564 (7.9%)
5-14 years
4,168 (12.8%)
15-19 years
1,832 (5.6%)
20-24 years
2,505 (7.7%)
25-34 years
6,087 (18.7%)
35-44 years
4,825 (14.9%)
45-54 years
3,579 (11.0%)
55-64 years
3,267 (10.1%)
65-74 years
2,105 (6.5%)
75-84 years
1,128 (3.5%)
85+ years
410 (1.3%)

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