Marrickville, NSW 2204 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Marrickville is Sydney's largest Inner West suburb, 7km south-west of the CBD, served by Marrickville railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line (soon Sydney Metro) and multiple bus routes. It has a diverse population with high overseas-born residents and median household income above the national average. Housing is unit-dominant at 47%, with median house prices over $2m and typical weekly house rents around $1000.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 26,570
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $2,170 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,077 /week
- Median family income
- $2,714 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Inner West
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Grayndler
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,000 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Median house price
- $2,185,000
- Rent share of household income
- 46%
Schools
- Marrickville High School
- Marrickville Public School
- Marrickville West Public School
Transport
- T3 Bankstown Line — Marrickville Station (Sydney Metro from 2025)
- Bus route 426 — Dulwich Hill to Circular Quay
- Bus route 423 — Kingsgrove to Martin Place
Lifestyle & amenities
Inner west suburb with mixed residential, commercial and light industrial areas, home to 26,570 residents of median age 37, 48% overseas-born, including communities from Vietnam, Greece and England. Key landmarks include Marrickville Town Hall, Marrickville Metro shopping centre, Henson Park and Addison Road community centre. Units/apartments comprise 47% of dwellings, alongside terrace houses and freestanding homes.
- 65 cafés
- 101 restaurants
- 33 pubs and bars
- 65 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 18 supermarkets
- 32 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 7.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 81.5% of the 12,505 resolvable premises in Marrickville. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 10.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 81.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 2.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,823 across postcode 2204 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 672 theft, 357 violent offences, 200 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marrickville?
Marrickville (NSW 2204) had 26,570 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Inner West local government area.
What is the median rent in Marrickville?
The median advertised rent in Marrickville is $1,000/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Marrickville?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Marrickville. Nearest include: Marrickville High School, Marrickville Public School, Marrickville West Public School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Marrickville?
Marrickville is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (81.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Marrickville?
Across postcode 2204, 1,823 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (672), violent (357), property damage (200). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Marrickville?
In Marrickville, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (7.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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