Marrickville - North
Statistical Area - sa2

Marrickville - North has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Marrickville - North's population was around 12,987 as of August 2025. This showed an increase of 670 people, a 5.4% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 12,317. The change was inferred from ABS' June 2024 estimate of 12,891 and 333 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 4,605 persons per square kilometer, placing Marrickville - North among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2012 to 2022, Marrickville - North exhibited resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration drove population growth, contributing approximately 75.1% of overall gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Marrickville - North is expected to increase by just below the median of national areas by 2041, with a population growth of 1,297 persons, reflecting a total increase of 9.2% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Marrickville - North according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Marrickville - North has averaged approximately 89 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 446 homes. As of FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 0.7 people move to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand. The average construction value of new properties is $815,000, suggesting a focus on premium segments.

In this financial year, there have been $54.3 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Marrickville - North has 86.0% more development activity per person. New developments consist of 4.0% standalone homes and 96.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 32.0% houses) indicates decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 2074 people per dwelling approval, Marrickville - North reflects a mature market. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 1,190 residents.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Marrickville - North has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment, Victoria Road Precinct Rezoning, The Timberyards, and M6 Stage 1 (St Peters to Kogarah). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Marrickville - North has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Marrickville - North has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 6.2%.

Over the past year, it has maintained relative employment stability. By June 2025, 7,404 residents are employed while the area's unemployment rate is 2.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Marrickville - North stands at 67.4%, exceeding Greater Sydney's rate of 60.0%. The key industries employing residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Notably, employment in the professional & technical sector is 1.3 times the regional level, while construction shows lower representation at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The ratio of workers to residents indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels in Marrickville - North increased by 0.3%, and labour force grew by 0.7%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. As of Sep-25, NSW's employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5% with an employment growth of 0.26%. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Marrickville - North's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Marrickville - North had a median taxpayer income of $64,401 and an average of $82,828 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is among the highest incomes recorded nationally, with Greater Sydney's median being $56,994 and average income at $80,856. By March 2025, current estimates based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022 would place the median income around $71,228 and the average at approximately $91,608. In Marrickville - North, household incomes ranked between the 86th and 89th percentiles nationally in the 2021 Census figures. Income distribution shows that 29.6% of individuals (3,844 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, consistent with broader trends across the area where 30.9% fell into this income category. Economic strength is evident in Marrickville - North with 39.1% of households earning above $3,000 weekly, supporting higher consumer spending. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Marrickville - North displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Marrickville - North's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 32.1% houses and 67.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 29.2% houses and 70.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Marrickville - North was 24.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.5% and rented dwellings at 45.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,800. Median weekly rent in Marrickville - North was $550, compared to Sydney metro's $495. Nationally, Marrickville - North's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,817 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $550 compared to the national figure of $375.

Marrickville - North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.4% of all households, including 24.8% couples with children, 26.9% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.6%, with lone person households at 27.2% and group households comprising 10.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Marrickville - North shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Marrickville - North has a significantly higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 49.3% of its residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational pathways account for 21.3% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 12.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.3% in tertiary education, 7.2% in primary education, and 5.5% pursuing secondary education. The area's five schools have a combined enrolment of 1,523 students. Marrickville - North demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1090. Education provision is balanced with four primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (11.7) fall below the regional average (16.4), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Marrickville - North has 36 active public transport stops. All these stops are served by buses via 15 different routes. These routes collectively facilitate 5,302 weekly passenger trips.

Residents have excellent access to transport, with an average distance of 174 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency is 757 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 147 weekly trips per individual stop.

Marrickville - North's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis shows Marrickville - North has consistently good health metrics. Both younger and older residents have low rates of common health conditions. The area has a high private health cover rate at approximately 61% (7,961 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 64.8%.

Nationally, the average is 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 10.7% and asthma affects 7.7% of residents in Marrickville - North. 70.7% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 70.3%. The area has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,841 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 13.0%. Health outcomes among seniors in Marrickville - North are strong, aligning with the overall population's health profile.

Marrickville - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Marrickville-North has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.6% of its population born overseas and 29.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Marrickville-North, comprising 35.9% of the population. Judaism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 0.6% of Marrickville-North's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.4%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (12.5%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Greek is overrepresented at 5.5%, Vietnamese at 4.4%, and Lebanese at 1.6%.

Marrickville - North's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Marrickville - North has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and being comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 21.5% of the population in Marrickville - North, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.1%. This 25-34 concentration is significantly above Australia's national figure of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 8.7% to 9.9% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 9.0% to 8.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate substantial shifts in Marrickville - North's age structure. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 56%, adding 356 people and reaching a total of 994 from the previous 637. This growth reflects an aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 67% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, both the 15-24 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.