Marrickville vs Petersham
The verdict
Marrickville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.23M in Petersham. Marrickville is closer to the coast (4.3 km vs 6.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Petersham rates higher (66 vs 59/100 in Marrickville).
Scores
| Marrickville | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 96 |
| Transport | 97 | 97 |
| Education | 88 | 89 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marrickville | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,570 | 8,200 |
| Median age | 37 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,170 | $2,217 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.2% | 64.5% |
| Born in Australia | 60.6% | 67.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Marrickville High Growth · Petersham Moderate Growth
Property
| Marrickville | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.21M | $2.23M |
| Median unit price | $993K | $855K |
| House price YoY | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $980 | $870 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Marrickville | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 154 | 159 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 98 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 365 | 305 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,891 | 4,842 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marrickville | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 3 |
| Government | 5 | 3 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,085 | 1,153 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marrickville · Petersham
Transport
| Marrickville | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 97 | 97 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 74 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 350 m | 80 m |
Liveability
| Marrickville | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 99 | 37 |
| Parks | 25 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 9 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.3 km | 6.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.3 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Marrickville | Petersham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 26,570 | 8,200 |
| Estimated 2025 | 27,011 | 8,670 |
| Projected 2041 | 42,925 | 9,384 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 1.40% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marrickville or Petersham?
Petersham has the higher residential safety score (Marrickville 59/100 vs Petersham 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Marrickville or Petersham?
Marrickville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.21M versus $2.23M.
Which has better schools, Marrickville or Petersham?
Petersham has a higher average school ICSEA (Marrickville 1085 vs Petersham 1153; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Marrickville or Petersham?
Marrickville and Petersham have similar transport scores.
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