What suburb is postcode 2160?

Merrylands is the primary suburb with postcode 2160 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Merrylands is the main locality.

Which local government area is Merrylands in?

Merrylands (2160) is located in the Cumberland local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for Merrylands?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Merrylands (2160) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is Merrylands flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in Merrylands. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near Merrylands?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Merrylands (2160), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is Merrylands (2160) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Merrylands (2160). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Merrylands changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Merrylands (2160) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Merrylands 2160 suburb insights

Postcode 2160 covers Merrylands, a residential suburb within the Cumberland local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Merrylands across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Merrylands?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Merrylands? Based on the suburb median of $675,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$3,332/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

52.3%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$540,000 loan

20% deposit ($135,000)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 52% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Merrylands52.3%

Sydney median income37.1%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Guildford 2161$465,00036% RTI Pendle Hill 2145$526,50041% RTI Fairfield 2165$440,00034% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford Merrylands?

Rental market in Merrylands

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 201 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$600per week

Sep 2025 · 201 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Guildford2161

$550▼$50

2.4 km away

Harris Park2150

$700▲$100

3.3 km away

Granville2142

$630▲$30

3.3 km away

Pendle Hill2145

$630▲$30

3.5 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Merrylands

GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW

04:19 AEST

Parramatta North station · 4.2 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

6.9µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

16.6µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

1.2pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Parramatta North station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2160

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2160. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might Merrylands change?

Investor activity in Merrylands

2160 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Cumberland postcodes, or explore the full Cumberland suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2160?: Merrylands is the primary suburb with postcode 2160 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Merrylands is the main locality.
Which local government area is Merrylands in?: Merrylands (2160) is located in the Cumberland local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Merrylands?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Merrylands (2160) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Merrylands flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in Merrylands. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Merrylands?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Merrylands (2160), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Merrylands (2160) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Merrylands (2160). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Merrylands changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Merrylands (2160) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Merrylands in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Merrylands 2160: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Cumberland suburb index to compare nearby options.