Suburb comparison
Marrickville vs Newtown: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Marrickville commands a $213K premium on median property price over Newtown. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Marrickville
2204
Inner West
Newtown
2042
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Marrickville | Newtown |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Newtown leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Newtown leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 5 | 5 |
FINANCEFinance Newtown leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.02M | $1.80M |
| Median unit price | $915K | $823K |
| Median weekly rent | $730/wk | $750/wk |
| Annual price growth | +0.9% | +2.1%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Newtown leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B+▲(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 95 | 95 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Marrickville if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Newtown if...
- Newtown leads on Safety, Family, Finance, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
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Common questions
- Is Marrickville or Newtown more expensive?
- Marrickville has the higher median house price ($2.02M) compared with $1.80M in Newtown.
- Which is better for renters — Marrickville or Newtown?
- Median weekly rent is $730/wk in Marrickville and $750/wk in Newtown, making Marrickville the more affordable rental market.
- Is Marrickville or Newtown 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 Marrickville vs Newtown?
- Marrickville has 5 schools in the postcode, and Newtown has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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