# Migration & Movement — Merrylands - Holroyd

How people move — recent moves within Australia and arrivals from overseas.

Area: Merrylands - Holroyd (Statistical Area 2 (SA2))

Nearly one in five residents in Merrylands - Holroyd have arrived from overseas recently, making it a significant hub for new arrivals. This strong trend of international migration helps drive the area's growth, with 40.2% of people having changed their home address in the last five years.

About 40.2% of the population moved house in the last five years. This is higher than most similar areas, though it is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Overseas arrivals are very common here, with 18.5% of people arriving from another country recently. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 14.9% and the national average of 14.5%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 40.2% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 18.5% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/125031714/merrylands-holroyd/topic/mobility-location