Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.8 km apart, on the same open data. Merrylands West scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Merrylands West | South Wentworthville | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 44 | 3 |
| Safety | 28 | 38 |
| Wealth | 7 | 21 |
| Value | 9 | 29 |
| Parks | 84 | 76 |
| Cafés | 65 | 13 |
| Transit | 89 | 91 |
| Green space | 58 | 42 |
| Active & healthy | 50 | 18 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 88 | 21 |
| Median rent | $400/wk | $450/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $1,387,000 | $1,480,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 54 | 129 |
| Population | 7,054 | 6,913 |
| Full profile | Merrylands West in full | South Wentworthville 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.
South Wentworthville scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Merrylands West has the lower median house price of the two ($1,387,000 vs $1,480,000).
Merrylands West scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Merrylands West or South Wentworthville.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →