Is Dulwich Hill or Marrickville more expensive?

Dulwich Hill has the higher median house price ($2.27M) compared with $2.02M in Marrickville.

Which is better for renters — Dulwich Hill or Marrickville?

Median weekly rent is $680/wk in Dulwich Hill and $730/wk in Marrickville, making Dulwich Hill the more affordable rental market.

Is Dulwich Hill 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 Dulwich Hill vs Marrickville?

Dulwich Hill has 2 schools in the postcode, and Marrickville has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Dulwich Hill vs Marrickville: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Dulwich Hill commands a $250K premium on median property price over Marrickville; Dulwich Hill is $50/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

Dulwich Hill

2203

Inner West

Marrickville

2204

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Dulwich Hill (2203) and Marrickville (2204) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Dulwich Hill	Marrickville
SAFETYSafety Dulwich Hill 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 Dulwich Hill leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Median house price	$2.27M	$2.02M
Median unit price	$940K	$915K
Median weekly rent	$680/wk	$730/wk
Annual price growth	+8.0%▲	+0.9%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Marrickville leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
Walkability percentile	50	95▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Dulwich Hill if...

Dulwich Hill leads on Safety, Finance
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Choose Marrickville if...

Marrickville leads on Family, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

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Common questions

Is Dulwich Hill or Marrickville more expensive?: Dulwich Hill has the higher median house price ($2.27M) compared with $2.02M in Marrickville.
Which is better for renters — Dulwich Hill or Marrickville?: Median weekly rent is $680/wk in Dulwich Hill and $730/wk in Marrickville, making Dulwich Hill the more affordable rental market.
Is Dulwich Hill 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 Dulwich Hill vs Marrickville?: Dulwich Hill has 2 schools in the postcode, and Marrickville has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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