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 April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Inner West
Marrickville
2204
Inner West
Newtown
2042
Choose Marrickville if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Marrickville leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Newtown if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Newtown leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
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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