Merrylands West

Merrylands West
Dharug Nation
Central Gardens
Merrylands West
Location in metropolitan Sydney
Interactive map of Merrylands West
Coordinates: 33°50′15″S 150°57′42″E / 33.83750°S 150.96167°E / -33.83750; 150.96167
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
CitySydney
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Population
 • Total7,054 (2021 census)[2]
Postcode
2160
Suburbs around Merrylands West
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Mays Hill
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Woodpark Guildford West Guildford

Merrylands West is a suburb in western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located 23 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the Cumberland City Council.

Geography

The eastern part of Merrylands West is known locally as "Hilltop" due to the nearby school.

Commercial area

There is a retirement community, Cardinal Gilroy Village, situated on 45 Barcom Street, behind the high schools. The suburb is commercially serviced by a small shopping centre comprising an IGA, a McDonald's, a KFC, and several other small businesses such as a kebab shop, hot chips shop and a locally owned Subway.

Schools and parks

Merrylands West contains several schools – Merrylands High School, Cerdon College- an all-girls private school, as well as Hilltop Road and Sherwood Grange Public Schools. Merrylands west also contains parks such as Central Gardens Reserve Park a wildlife park that contains animals such as, Kangaroos, Birds and Geese. There is also another small park with a playground on Serpentine St, this park had hosted events such as 2023 Christmas.

Transport

There are two T-way stops in Merrylands West – the Sherwood stop near the main intersection, and the Canal stop in front of the two high schools. The area is also serviced by other local bus companies such as Hopkinsons.

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Merrylands West (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Merrylands West (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 September 2024.