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Merrylands West vs Woodpark

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.7 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Merrylands WestWoodpark
Active442
Safety2884
Wealth731
Value925
Parks8496
Cafés6573
Transit8988
Green space5854
Active & healthy5031
Schools nearby (OSM)8820
Median rent$400/wk $500/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,387,000$1,415,000
House sales this quarter5444
Population7,0541,706
Full profile Merrylands West in full Woodpark 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.

Is Merrylands West safer than Woodpark?

Woodpark scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Merrylands West or Woodpark?

Merrylands West has the lower median house price of the two ($1,387,000 vs $1,415,000).

Should I live in Merrylands West or Woodpark?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Merrylands West or Woodpark.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →