Dulwich Hill vs Marrickville
The verdict
Marrickville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.55M in Dulwich Hill. Marrickville is closer to the coast (4.3 km vs 5.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Dulwich Hill rates higher (66 vs 59/100 in Marrickville).
Scores
| Dulwich Hill | Marrickville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 |
| Transport | 97 | 97 |
| Education | 87 | 88 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dulwich Hill | Marrickville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,046 | 26,570 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,095 | $2,170 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.9% | 62.2% |
| Born in Australia | 63.0% | 60.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Dulwich Hill Moderate Growth · Marrickville High Growth
Property
| Dulwich Hill | Marrickville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.55M | $2.21M |
| Median unit price | $964K | $993K |
| House price YoY | 17.6% | 12.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $980 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 64 |
Median price history
Safety
| Dulwich Hill | Marrickville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 199 | 154 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 135 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 320 | 365 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,161 | 6,891 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dulwich Hill | Marrickville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 9 |
| Government | 2 | 5 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,084 | 1,085 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dulwich Hill · Marrickville
Transport
| Dulwich Hill | Marrickville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 7 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 780 m | 350 m |
Liveability
| Dulwich Hill | Marrickville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 12 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 99 |
| Parks | 15 | 25 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 9 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.6 km | 4.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 7.1 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 4.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Dulwich Hill | Marrickville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,046 | 26,570 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,647 | 27,011 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,150 | 42,925 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dulwich Hill or Marrickville?
Dulwich Hill has the higher residential safety score (Dulwich Hill 66/100 vs Marrickville 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Dulwich Hill or Marrickville?
Marrickville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.55M.
Which has better schools, Dulwich Hill or Marrickville?
Marrickville has a higher average school ICSEA (Dulwich Hill 1084 vs Marrickville 1085; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dulwich Hill or Marrickville?
Dulwich Hill and Marrickville have similar transport scores.
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