Marrickville - North

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 is around 13,187 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 870 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,317 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,883 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 420 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,676 persons per square kilometer, placing Marrickville - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 7.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (5.8%) and the state average, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 75.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where data is not available, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts and latest annual ERP population numbers, Marrickville - North is expected to increase by 1,297 persons to reach a total of 15,884 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 7.5% 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 averaged approximately 89 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 446 homes. As of FY26, three approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 0.7 people moved to the area per dwelling built. This indicates that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $815,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment. In FY26, there have been $54.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Marrickville North records 86.0% more development activity per person. New development consists of 4.0% standalone homes and 96.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 32.0% houses. With around 2074 people per dwelling approval, Marrickville North reflects a highly mature market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by 990 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Marrickville - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 29 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment, Victoria Road Precinct Rezoning, The Timberyards, and Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre Upgrade. Below is a list detailing those most 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 the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate is 6.2%, showing relative stability over the past year.

As of June 2025, 7,404 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.2%. This 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 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while construction shows lower representation at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. There is a ratio of 0.7 workers per resident, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.3%, while labour force grew by 0.7%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and a smaller increase in unemployment to 4.5%. State-level data from Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Marrickville - North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Marrickville - North SA2 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. These figures were among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $72,522 (median) and $93,273 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes ranked at the 86th percentile nationally, family incomes at the 87th, and personal incomes at the 88th percentile. The distribution data shows that 29.6% of individuals in Marrickville - North earned between $1,500 and $2,999, consistent with broader trends across the broader area where 30.9% fell into the same category. Economic strength is evident through 39.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 18.9% of income, though strong earnings still 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, as per the latest Census, had 32.1% houses and 67.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 32.1% houses and 67.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Marrickville - North stood at 24.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.5% and rented ones 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, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 account for the remaining 37.6%, with lone person households at 27.2% and group households comprising 10.3%. The median household size is 2.4 people, 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 higher educational attainment than the national average. Among residents aged 15 and above, 49.3% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally 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, 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.

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. These are served by 15 different bus routes. Together, these routes provide 5,302 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 174 meters from the nearest stop. On average, services run 757 times a day across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 had low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age groups. Private health cover was high at approximately 61% (8,083 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 64.8%. Nationally, it stands at 55.3%.

Mental health issues affected 10.7% and asthma impacted 7.7% of residents. 70.7% reported no medical ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 70.3%. The area had 14.2% (1,869 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Sydney's 13.0%. Seniors' health outcomes were strong, mirroring the general population's profile.

Marrickville - North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Marrickville-North has a significant cultural diversity, with 34.6% of its population born overseas and 29.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Marrickville-North, accounting for 35.9% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 0.6% compared to the regional average of 0.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.4%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (12.5%). There are notable divergences in certain ethnic groups: Greek (5.5% vs regional 4.6%), Vietnamese (4.4% vs 3.3%), and Lebanese (1.6% vs 1.6%) are overrepresented in Marrickville-North.

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

Marrickville - North has a median age of 37, which matches Greater Sydney's figure and is comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 21.5% of the population in Marrickville - North, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 age group represents 8.1%, which is lower compared to both Greater Sydney and Australia as a whole. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 8.7% to 9.9% of the population, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 9.0% to 8.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Marrickville - North's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 54%, reaching 994 people from the current figure of 647. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 71% of the population growth. Conversely, the 35-44 and 15-24 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.