Marrickville
NSW 2204 · Inner West
26,570 (2021) → 27,011 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
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
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.