FairSquare/New South Wales/Merrylands
Suburb Dossier · NSW · 2160

Merrylands

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FairSquare's model rates Merrylands, New South Wales 6.2 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of June 2026.

Merrylands offers a stable "workhorse" investment opportunity driven by robust tenant demand, evidenced by a 1.2% vacancy rate. Its strategic position within 23km of the CBD and proximity to key employment hubs underpins a solid 6.5% annual capital growth, outweighing the moderate gross yield.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.2OUT OF 10
Median
$1.22M
house
Gross Yield
2.9%
derived
Weekly Rent
$680
3-bed median
12m Growth
+6.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Merrylands

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
23km
Yield
derived from model
2.9%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$680
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.22M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Income Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Merrylands a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Merrylands, New South Wales 6.2 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of June 2026. Merrylands offers a stable "workhorse" investment opportunity driven by robust tenant demand, evidenced by a 1.2% vacancy rate. Its strategic position within 23km of the CBD and proximity to key employment hubs underpins a solid 6.5% annual capital growth, outweighing the moderate gross yield.

02

What is the median house price in Merrylands?

The median house price in Merrylands, NSW is $1.22M. Weekly rent of $680 against a 2.9% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Merrylands?

Merrylands has a gross rental yield of 2.9%, with a median weekly rent of $680. 12-month price growth is tracking at +6.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does Merrylands suit?

Based on its market signals, Merrylands aligns with: Income Hold.

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