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Marrickville

NSW 2204 • Greater Sydney

26,570
Population (2021)
$56,004
Median Income
5.77 km²
Area
$480/wk
Median Rent
TrendyMulticulturalFoodie HavenCreative Scene

About Marrickville

Marrickville is Sydney's most successfully gentrified inner-west suburb, where industrial heritage has become hipster gold and warehouse conversions house creative businesses. Over 26,000 residents pack into this diverse, vibrant community, enjoying excellent connectivity via the Illawarra Line and easy cycling distance to the CBD. The median income has risen sharply as professionals have discovered its charms.

The food scene is legendary—Vietnamese in Marrickville Metro, Greek on Marrickville Road, plus endless cafes, craft breweries, and innovative restaurants in converted warehouses. The Metro Theatre and local music venues host live acts regularly. Marrickville attracts creative professionals, artists, and young families who value authenticity over polish. It's gentrification with some soul still intact—diverse, interesting, and genuinely cool.

Marrickville falls under postcode 2204 and is governed by Inner West Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Summer Hill electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2204
Urban Area
Marrickville
LGA / Council
Inner West
Federal Electorate
Grayndler
State Electorate
Summer Hill
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.91°, 151.16°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
5.77 km²
Elevation
14m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    13-55 Edinburgh Road Marrickville 2204 NSW
  • Woolworths
    258 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville Marrickville 2204 NSW
  • ALDI
    Smidmore Street 20, Marrickville NSW 2204

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Marrickville, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Sewer Vent and Cottages
24, 26 Premier Street Marrickville • SHR #01636
Marrickville Town Hall (former)
96-106 Illawarra Road Marrickville • SHR #00573
Marrickville Railway Station group
Bankstown railway, Marrickville • SHR #01186
Sewage Pumping Station 271
Carrington Road, Marrickville • SHR #01342
Sydenham Pit & Drainage Pumping Station 1
Garden Street, Marrickville • SHR #01644

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Marrickville by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Marrickville Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Marrickville" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5%

365 state housing + 168 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
26,592
Census 2021
26,570
▼ 0.1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,236
Income 2021
$56,004
▲ 35.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,116
Born Overseas 9,270

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 1,487
  • 2. Greece 1,025
  • 3. England 891
  • 4. New Zealand 530
  • 5. China 353
  • 6. Lebanon 297
  • 7. Philippines 281
  • 8. Thailand 221
  • 9. United States 217
  • 10. Indonesia 183

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,741
Australian 5,973
Irish 3,166
Greek 2,337
Scottish 2,285
Vietnamese 1,855
Chinese 1,837
Italian 1,179
German 811
Lebanese 788

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,518
Both parents born in Australia
12,769
Both parents born overseas
3,898
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.1%
Christianity
33.4%
Buddhism
5.5%
Islam
2.4%
Hinduism
1.1%
Judaism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,239 (4.7%)
5-14 years
2,322 (8.7%)
15-19 years
983 (3.7%)
20-24 years
1,607 (6.0%)
25-34 years
5,848 (22.0%)
35-44 years
4,471 (16.8%)
45-54 years
3,639 (13.7%)
55-64 years
2,756 (10.4%)
65-74 years
1,939 (7.3%)
75-84 years
1,263 (4.8%)
85+ years
512 (1.9%)

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