Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Guildford West scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.
| Guildford West | Merrylands West | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 32 | 44 |
| Safety | 39 | 28 |
| Wealth | 15 | 7 |
| Value | 7 | 9 |
| Parks | 50 | 84 |
| Cafés | 13 | 65 |
| Transit | 74 | 89 |
| Green space | 18 | 58 |
| Active & healthy | 27 | 50 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 58 | 88 |
| Median rent | $460/wk | $400/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,360,000 | $1,387,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 47 | 54 |
| Population | 5,762 | 7,054 |
| Full profile | Guildford West in full | Merrylands West in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Guildford West scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Guildford West has the lower median house price of the two ($1,360,000 vs $1,387,000).
Guildford West scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Guildford West or Merrylands West.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →