Marrickville at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
26.6k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Marrickville.
The postcode for Marrickville is 2204 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Marrickville (2204) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW.
Marrickville has roughly 26,570 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Marrickville scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marrickville's population at 26,570, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
26,570
Median age
37
Family households
61%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
26,570
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2,406
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Marrickville.
Local schools for Marrickville
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Government School Catchment
Marrickville High School
Marrickville Public School
Wilkins Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Marrickville.
- What is the Marrickville postcode?
- Marrickville is in the 2204 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- Where is Marrickville?
- Marrickville is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2204. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Marrickville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Marrickville?
- There are 20 schools serving Marrickville on this page, including St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Marrickville High School, Casimir Catholic College.
- How walkable is Marrickville?
- Marrickville has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Marrickville?
- Marrickville is close to Marrickville South, Petersham, Petersham North, Sydenham, Enmore.
- What is the population of Marrickville?
- The population of Marrickville is approximately 26,570 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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