SuburbCheck

Marrickville

NSW 2204 · Inner West

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

95
Overall score

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

26,570
Population
$2.21M
Median house (2026)
59
Safety score
97
Transport score

Marrickville is a high growth suburb in Inner West, NSW 2204, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.21M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 9 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
$980/wk
Median rent (house)
350 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

26,570
Population
37
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,170
vs NSW median+17.3%
Median taxable income (individual)$71,241/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +20%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2204 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

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

$2.21M+12.2%
Median house (2026)
$993K+15.2%
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$980 / $700 wk
Rental yield (house)2.3%
Days on market (house)64 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

59
Residential

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

41
Break & enter dwelling154/100k
106
Steal from dwelling399/100k
38
Motor vehicle theft143/100k
97
Domestic assault365/100k
4
Robbery15/100k
112
Non-domestic assault422/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

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

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,831 (all categories, latest year)6,891 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 March 2026

Schools

86

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

378
Within 10km9 in suburb
5
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

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

In suburb

  • Wilkins Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1135
  • Ferncourt Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1125
  • Marrickville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1090
  • St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1072
  • Marrickville West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1070
  • Casimir Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1052
  • Marrickville High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1052
  • Waranara School - Senior CampusSecondary · Independent
  • Aspect South East Sydney School, MarrickvillePrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Tempe High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1096
  • St Maroun's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1051
  • Tempe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1096
  • Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1092
  • Dulwich Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1099
  • Newington CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1182
  • Lewisham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1121
  • NSW School of LanguagesSecondary · Government · 1.8km
  • Petersham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1137
  • St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1100
  • Christian Brothers' High School LewishamCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1074
  • Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1132

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

97
1Train
74Bus
CBD commute (est.)21 min (train)
Peak train frequency56/hr
Nearest train stationMarrickville (350 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate7.7% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Professional, Scientific & Technical
13.7%
Health Care & Social Assistance
12.3%
Education & Training
10.3%
Public Administration & Safety
7.7%
Retail Trade
7.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,090mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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
379 in suburbGPs
317 in suburbPharmacies
194 in suburbChildcare
71 in suburbLibraries
19854 in suburbSports fields
7Vets

In this suburb

8Public toilets
10Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (82/100, 2026-07-27)
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 · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

41

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

28
Gyms
11
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
198
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

53

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

66
Parks
1
Nature reserves
227
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
3
Dog parks
5
Picnic areas
6
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

67

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

6
Theatres
2
Cinemas
1
Museums
40
Galleries
7
Libraries
2
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

60

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

8
Pubs & Hotels
6
Bars
7
Clubs RSL/Leagues
70
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.79

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

58

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

16
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
7
OSHC
Total services24
Exceeding NQS or above6 of 23 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.90

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

3
Services
3
Aged care homes
204
Residential places
Average Star Rating4.3 of 5 (3 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

28
Christian3 in suburb
6
Muslim0 in suburb
1
Buddhist0 in suburb
1
Other0 in suburb
Total within 3km36
In this suburb3

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: 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$1.95M97transportTempe$1.88M93transportPetersham$2.30M97transportDulwich Hill$2.48M97transportLewisham$2.36M99transportEnmore (Inner West)$1.81M82transport

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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 6,891 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Marrickville?

In Marrickville, the median house price is $2.21M and the median unit price is $993K. Median weekly house rent is $980.

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 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1085 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.