Average rent in Merrylands - Holroyd, NSW2026

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

ABS 2021

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Merrylands - Holroyd?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Merrylands - Holroyd, NSW was $400. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Merrylands - Holroyd rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Merrylands - Holroyd came in at $400 — 6% below. Merrylands - Holroyd sits 21km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 41% separate houses and 43% flats).
Which suburbs near Merrylands - Holroyd have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Merrylands - Holroyd's $400/week (ABS 2021): Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Campbelltown - Woodbine. On the higher end, you've got The Oaks - Oakdale, North Parramatta, Blacktown - West. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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