Thinking about buying your first home in Marrickville (2204)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Marrickville is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Marrickville a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Marrickville (2204) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Marrickville suits buyers who want genuine inner-city walkability without paying Newtown or Surry Hills prices for a unit. At $915,000 for a median unit, it is within reach for a dual-income household on or above the suburb's $2,170 weekly median. The ICSEA score of 1094 across local public schools is solid, and 44 childcare services within 5 km means families are well covered. Eight minutes to the CBD off-peak is hard to argue with.
Who would not love it
The median house price of $2,018,000 with only 0.9% annual movement and a financial grade of C tells you the numbers are stretched relative to income here. With 47% renters and 47% of dwellings being flats, the streetscape in parts feels more transient than settled. The composite grade of B- and a "safe insufficient" flag are real concerns that the data does not fully explain, and buyers prioritising quiet, low-density living will find the density and amenity noise confronting.
What to verify before you bid
- The "safe insufficient" Stickybeak grade is unresolved in this data. Request a full safety breakdown for the specific streets you are considering, including crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. - Unit buyers should obtain the strata records and capital works fund balance. With 262 unit sales in the window and high renter share, older blocks may carry deferred maintenance. - Confirm flood overlay status with Inner West Council. The data shows zero bushfire risk, but parts of Marrickville sit near Cooks River and may carry inundation risk not captured here.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Marrickville?
BOCSAR · MARRICKVILLE 2204
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K9,05512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY+13%Above Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Inner West
Within LGA: Inner West
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT55%859 reports
AGAINST JUSTICE PROCEDURES31%486 reports
ASSAULT14%222 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED47%
NON-DOMESTIC53%
Across 208 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Marrickville
23
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
15:05 AEST
Earlwood station · 1.9 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
5.6µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
10.3µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.8pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Earlwood station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 171 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$720per week
Sep 2025 · 171 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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Enmore2042
$800▲$80
2.4 km away
Summer Hill2130
$700▼$20
2.7 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2204
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2204. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Inner West
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Inner West postcodes, or explore the full Inner West suburb index.
Marrickville is the primary suburb with postcode 2204 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Marrickville is the main locality.
Which local government area is Marrickville in?
Marrickville (2204) is located in the Inner West local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Marrickville?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Marrickville (2204) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Marrickville flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Marrickville. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Marrickville?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Marrickville (2204), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Marrickville (2204) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Marrickville (2204). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Marrickville changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Marrickville (2204) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
