Average rent in Merrylands - Holroyd, NSW — 2026
Merrylands - Holroyd is part of the Cumberland council area and sits 21km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 23,806 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 51% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
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ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 23,806
- Median age
- 33
- Distance to Sydney
- 21 km
- Households renting
- 51%
- Separate houses
- 41%
- Flats / apartments
- 43%
- Born overseas
- 51%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Cumberland
ABS 2021
Renting in Merrylands - Holroyd
Merrylands - Holroyd runs close to the New South Wales median rent of $424/week, with renters paying around $400/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Merrylands - Holroyd from the state norm is its renter density — 51% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 41% separate houses and 43% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 23,806, the median age is 33, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 51% of residents were born overseas. At 21km from Sydney, Merrylands - Holroyd typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.
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