MARRICKVILLE

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,175,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $920,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 8,378
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 6.9%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 26,570
Density 4,604.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

MARRICKVILLE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,175,000
House Sales Volume 49 sales
Unit Median $920,000
Unit Sales Volume 66 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $875/wk
3 Bed House $960/wk
2 Bed Unit $720/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,113/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

MARRICKVILLE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Slightly Above Average
Crime rate: 8,378 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
1.26x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

MARRICKVILLE 8,378/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

MARRICKVILLE has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

MARRICKVILLE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

26,570
Total Population
4,604
people/km² density
6.9%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
6,741 people
25.4%
2
Australia
5,973 people
22.5%
3
Ireland
3,166 people
11.9%
4
Greece
2,337 people
8.8%
5
Scotland
2,285 people
8.6%

Transport

8.0 km
to Sydney CBD
22 min
drive to CBD
26 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools (3)

Catholic (1)

Casimir Catholic College

Details
63.0 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Independent (1)

St Maroun's College

Details
54.9 score K-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

Marrickville High School

Details
Year 7-12 Co-ed

MARRICKVILLE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 11 neighbouring suburbs

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About MARRICKVILLE

Marrickville is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 8.0km from CBD, about 26 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 26,570 with a density of 4604 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,175,000, above Sydney average; unit median $920,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Marrickville High School has 17 Distinguished Achievers; Catholic school Casimir Catholic College has 55; independent school St Maroun's College has 21.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 8378 per 100,000, 1.26x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.

Demographics: English comprises 25.37%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (22.48%) and Irish (11.92%).

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Marrickville has a house median of $2,175,000 and unit median of $920,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Marrickville has a crime rate of 8378 per 100,000, which is 1.26x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.

Government schools: Marrickville High School, 2024 HSC results: 17 Distinguished Achievers. Catholic schools: Casimir Catholic College, 2024 HSC results: 55 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 63.0. Independent schools: St Maroun's College, 2024 HSC results: 21 Distinguished Achievers, 1 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 54.9.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Marrickville has a population of 26,570, with Chinese comprising 6.90%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (25.37%), Aust (22.48%), Irish (11.92%), Greek (8.80%), Scottish (8.60%).

Marrickville is approximately 8.0km from Sydney CBD, about 22 minutes by car or 26 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.