Suburb comparison
Greystanes vs Merrylands: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Greystanes has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Cumberland
Greystanes
2145
Cumberland
Merrylands
2160
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Greystanes | Merrylands |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 9.8% | 0.0%▲ |
FAMILYFamily Greystanes leads on 3 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C-(-1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 7/10▲ | 3/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 17▲ | 7 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Median house price | $1.31M | $1.32M |
| Median unit price | $834K | $675K |
| Median weekly rent | $650/wk | $634/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.0% | +11.7%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Merrylands leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 16 | 56▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Greystanes if...
- Greystanes leads on Family
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Finance.
Choose Merrylands if...
- Merrylands leads on Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Safety, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Greystanes or Merrylands more expensive?
- Merrylands has the higher median house price ($1.32M) compared with $1.31M in Greystanes.
- Which is better for renters — Greystanes or Merrylands?
- Median weekly rent is $650/wk in Greystanes and $634/wk in Merrylands, making Merrylands the more affordable rental market.
- Is Greystanes or Merrylands at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Greystanes vs Merrylands?
- Greystanes has 17 schools in the postcode, and Merrylands has 7. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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