Side by sideSuburb comparison

Undercliffe vs Marrickville South.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marrickville South (1079) sits above Undercliffe (1066).

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

Marrickville South edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1066).

Common questionsUndercliffe vs Marrickville South

Common questions

Does Undercliffe or Marrickville South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marrickville South scores 1079 vs 1066 in Undercliffe. 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

Undercliffe
Metric
Marrickville South

Price & Market

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

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
$280/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$408/wk
109.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
100
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
27
Population
26,567
59
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1066
Avg ICSEA
1079

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).