NSW Property Intelligence
MarrickvilleNSW 2204
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Marrickville is home to ~26,570 residents (median age 37), with 47% of households renting.
Rent in Marrickville
The median house rent in Marrickville is $990/week (297 new leases). Units have a median of $700/week (978 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2204, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $550/wk | $600/wk |
| 2 | $880/wk | $760/wk |
| 3 | $1100/wk | $1035/wk |
| 4+ | $1438/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Marrickville fall in the intake zones of Marrickville Public School, Marrickville High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Marrickville Public School#308 of 2159 in NSW
- Marrickville High School#505 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Marrickville has 17 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 6 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Addison Rd Early Learning Centre, Enmore Early Learning Centre, Marrickville Rd Extended Hours Preschool.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Sydenham Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, Marketplace Leichhardt. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Marrickville (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 208 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 53 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Downward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 57 | Upward |
Development activity
261 development applications were lodged in Marrickville over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Marrickville — quick answers
What is the median rent in Marrickville?
Houses in Marrickville (postcode 2204) have a median asking rent of $990/week; units have a median of $700/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Marrickville?
Marrickville addresses can be zoned for Marrickville Public School, Marrickville High School. Marrickville Public School ranks in roughly the top 14% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Marrickville?
Marrickville has 17 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 6 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from Marrickville to the Sydney CBD?
From Sydenham Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 9 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in Marrickville?
261 development applications were lodged in Marrickville in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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