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New South Wales · Postcode 2160
Merrylands West postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 23 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Merrylands West at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Merrylands West vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Merrylands West | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,394 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2160 covers Merrylands West, an inland suburb of Sydney about 23 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Parramatta region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Cumberland.
According to the 2021 Census, Merrylands West has a population of 7,054 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,394, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 71 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Merrylands West includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 2,253 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 43.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merrylands West scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Merrylands West is part of the Parramatta statistical area in New South Wales.
Merrylands West details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2160 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 7,054 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,394/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $588/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 4065/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,253 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 71 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.83742 |
| Longitude | 150.96168 |
| Distance from Sydney | 23 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Parramatta |
| Area (SA3) | Parramatta |
| Local Government | Cumberland |
| Federal Electorate | Parramatta |
| State Electorate | Parramatta |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,403 (19.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 928 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,064 (29.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,552 (22.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,110 (15.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 542 (7.7%) |
| Diabetes | 426 (6.0%) |
| Asthma | 418 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 285 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 155 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 107 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 92 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 280 (12.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 859 (39.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 698 (31.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 361 (16.4%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.