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Marrickville 2204 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Marrickville (2204)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the Inner West suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Marrickville?

Can I afford Marrickville?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Marrickville? Based on the suburb median of $915,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,517/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
48.0%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$732,000 loan
20% deposit ($183,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 48% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Marrickville48.0%
Sydney median income50.4%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Marrickville?

Rental market in Marrickville

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
Dec 22: $560 per week (76 bonds)Mar 23: $650 per week (75 bonds)Jun 23: $650 per week (114 bonds)Sep 23: $650 per week (162 bonds)Dec 23: $700 per week (119 bonds)Mar 24: $695 per week (138 bonds)Jun 24: $810 per week (171 bonds)Sep 24: $700 per week (201 bonds)Dec 24: $700 per week (154 bonds)Mar 25: $750 per week (199 bonds)Jun 25: $750 per week (126 bonds)Sep 25: $720 per week (171 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

St Peters2044
$955▲$235
1.6 km away
Dulwich Hill2203
$723▲$3
1.8 km away
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.

Lifestyle

Marrickville Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Marrickville

40
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:32 AEST
Earlwood station · 1.9 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 30 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
19.8µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.9pphm
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.
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Change

How might Marrickville change?

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.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Marrickville change?

Investor activity in Marrickville

2204 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Compare Marrickville with another suburb

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2204?
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.

Explore Marrickville in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Marrickville 2204: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Inner West suburb index to compare nearby options.