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.
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Inner West
Dulwich Hill
2203
Inner West
Marrickville
2204
Choose Dulwich Hill if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Dulwich Hill leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Marrickville if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
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.
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