Suburb comparison
Annandale vs Marrickville: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Annandale commands a $332K premium on median property price over Marrickville; Marrickville is $69/wk cheaper per week to rent; Marrickville has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Annandale
2038
Inner West
Marrickville
2204
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Annandale | Marrickville |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Annandale leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Marrickville leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 5▲ |
FINANCEFinance Annandale leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $2.35M | $2.02M |
| Median unit price | $984K | $915K |
| Median weekly rent | $799/wk | $730/wk |
| Annual price growth | +6.6%▲ | +0.9% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(1) | B(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 80 | 95▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Annandale if...
- Annandale leads on Safety, Finance
Tied on Lifestyle.
Choose Marrickville if...
- Marrickville leads on Family
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Lifestyle.
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Common questions
- Is Annandale or Marrickville more expensive?
- Annandale has the higher median house price ($2.35M) compared with $2.02M in Marrickville.
- Which is better for renters — Annandale or Marrickville?
- Median weekly rent is $799/wk in Annandale and $730/wk in Marrickville, making Marrickville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Annandale or Marrickville at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Annandale vs Marrickville?
- Annandale has 2 schools in the postcode, and Marrickville has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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