Suburb comparison
Merrylands vs South Granville — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Merrylands commands a $60K premium on median property price over South Granville; Merrylands has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Cumberland
Merrylands
2160
Cumberland
South Granville
2142
Choose Merrylands if...
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- School options within walking distance matter
- Merrylands leads on 6 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose South Granville if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is Merrylands or South Granville more expensive?
- Merrylands has the higher median house price ($1.32M) compared with $1.26M in South Granville.
- Which is better for renters — Merrylands or South Granville?
- Median weekly rent is $634/wk in Merrylands and $600/wk in South Granville, making South Granville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Merrylands or South Granville 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 Merrylands vs South Granville?
- Merrylands has 7 schools in the postcode, and South Granville has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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