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New South Wales · Postcode 2160
Merrylands postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 21 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Merrylands 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 vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Merrylands | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,470 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,100 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 33 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.5% +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, an inland suburb of Sydney about 21 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 has a population of 32,472 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,470, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 214 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Merrylands includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,100, with 9,926 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 49.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Merrylands scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 9 schools in the Merrylands area, including Cerdon College, Merrylands High School, Hilltop Road Public School and others.
Merrylands is part of the Parramatta statistical area in New South Wales.
Merrylands 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) | 32,472 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,470/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $607/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,100 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Population Density | 4828/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9,926 |
| Australian Citizens | 70.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 214 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.835802 |
| Longitude | 150.9865196 |
| Distance from Sydney | 21 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 | 6,732 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,337 (13.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 10,912 (33.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 6,846 (21.1%) |
| 65+ years | 3,643 (11.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,694 (5.2%) |
| Diabetes | 1,685 (5.2%) |
| Asthma | 1,588 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 951 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 460 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 305 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 117 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,287 (13.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,932 (40.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,900 (30.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,509 (15.7%) |
Schools in Merrylands
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Merrylands. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Merrylands
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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.