Side by sideSuburb comparison

Marrickville vs Petersham North.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Petersham North edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Petersham North (1110) sits above Marrickville (1097).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Petersham North edges out on average school ICSEA (1110 vs 1097).

Common questionsMarrickville vs Petersham North

Common questions

Does Marrickville or Petersham North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Petersham North scores 1110 vs 1097 in Marrickville. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Marrickville
Metric
Petersham North

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
$480/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$408/wk
51.0%
Owner occupied
47.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
26,570
Population
12,258
37
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1097
Avg ICSEA
1110

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).