Marrickville

NSW 2204 · Inner West

26,570 (2021) → 27,011 est. (2025) · High Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

26,570

Population

$2.13M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Marrickville is a high growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2204, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.13M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Marrickville has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 59/100.

6.3 km

To Sydney CBD

4.3 km

To coast

$950/wk

Median rent (house)

350 m

To nearest station

Demographics

26,570

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$2,170

vs NSW median+17.3%

Bachelor degree or higher62.2%

Born in Australia60.6%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,404 / 5,020 / 1,969

Top countries of birth: Vietnam (5.6%), Greece (3.86%), England (3.35%), New Zealand (1.99%), China (1.33%)

Top languages: Greek (6.96%), Vietnamese (6.91%), Arabic (2.4%), Portuguese (1.83%), Cantonese (1.81%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.13M+2.8%

Median house (2025)

$943K+16.0%

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$950 / $700 wk

Rental yield (house)2.3%

Days on market (house)36 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling154/100k

106

Steal from dwelling399/100k

Motor vehicle theft147/100k

Domestic assault369/100k

Robbery15/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 2,406 (all categories, latest year)9,055 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

378

Within 10km10 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1085 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Wilkins Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1121
Ferncourt Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1121
Marrickville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1085
Marrickville High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1059
Marrickville West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1055
Casimir Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1049
St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1046
Waranara SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1002
Waranara School - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent
Aspect South East Sydney School, MarrickvillePrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

Tempe High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1082
St Maroun's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1051
Tempe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1091
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1085
Dulwich Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1110
Newington CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1168
Lewisham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1108
Petersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1137
St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1091
Christian Brothers' High School LewishamCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1032
NSW School of LanguagesSecondary · Government · 1.9km
Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1119

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

74Bus

CBD commute (est.)21 min (train)

Peak train frequency56/hr

Nearest train stationMarrickville (350 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.5°C

Winter max

1,090mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

3812 in suburbSupermarkets

15499 in suburbCafes/Rest.

6625 in suburbParks

4315 in suburbPlaygrounds

1277 in suburbPools

289 in suburbGyms

31 in suburbDog parks

249 in suburbGPs

196 in suburbPharmacies

194 in suburbChildcare

71 in suburbLibraries

19854 in suburbSports fields

7Vets

Nearest beachKyeemagh Dog Beach (4.4 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital (3.4 km)

Nearest vet1.6 km

Nearest airportSydney (4.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth

Annual growth rate0.41%

Projected population 204142,925

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Inner West

Sydenham$1.75M97transport Tempe$1.61M93transport Petersham$2.21M97transport Dulwich Hill$2.64M97transport Lewisham$2.37M99transport Enmore (Inner West)$2.98M82transport

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Frequently asked questions about Marrickville

Is Marrickville safe?

Marrickville has a residential safety score of 59/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,055 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Marrickville?

In Marrickville, the median house price is $2.13M and the median unit price is $943K. Median weekly house rent is $950.

How far is Marrickville from Sydney CBD?

Marrickville is about 6.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 21 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Marrickville?

Marrickville has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1067 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Marrickville?

Marrickville has a transport score of 97/100, including 1 train station and 74 bus stops.