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flag Merrylands, Sydney, transforms from a crime-prone suburb to a safer, vibrant area with new developments, sparking both pride and concern over lost community ties.

flag Merrylands, a Sydney suburb once known for crime, is experiencing a transformation with new developments like Eat Street and the Mason & Main complex, leading to a reported decline in major crimes and improved safety. flag Residents and business owners note a more family-friendly, vibrant atmosphere, with some describing a "Dubai-like" energy. flag However, long-time residents like Jahan Sharifi express concern that rapid development and gentrification are eroding the area’s close-knit community character, highlighting tensions between renewal and preservation.

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