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 figure reflects an increase of 670 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,317 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,891 in June 2024 and an additional 333 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,605 persons per square kilometer, which places Marrickville - North in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Marrickville - North has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 75.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, Marrickville - North is expected to increase by just below the median of national areas, reaching a population of 14,284 by 2041 based on latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 9.2% in total over the 17 years.

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 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 446 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.7 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties was $815,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment.

In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $54.3 million, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Marrickville - North has 86.0% more development activity per person. New development predominantly consists of attached dwellings (96.0%), offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers, marking a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 32.0% houses). With around 2074 people per dwelling approval, Marrickville - North exhibits a highly mature market. By 2041, the area is projected to grow by 1,190 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Looking ahead, Marrickville - North is expected to grow by 1,190 residents through to 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 very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects expected to affect the area. Notable ones are Henson Park Grandstand Redevelopment, Victoria Road Precinct Rezoning, The Timberyards, and Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre Upgrade. Details of most relevant projects follow.

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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 prominently represented. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 6.2%.

Over the past year, employment remained relatively stable. As of June 2025, 7,404 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.0% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Marrickville - North was 67.4%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The key industries for employment among residents were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Employment specialization in professional & technical was particularly high, at 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, construction had lower representation, at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The ratio of workers to residents, as per the Census, indicated a higher than normal level of 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 comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a smaller increase in unemployment at 0.3 percentage points. 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, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. 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.

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 income of $82,828 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was among the highest in Australia, compared to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, based on a 12.61% increase from financial year 2022 using Wage Price Index growth, estimated incomes would be approximately $72,522 (median) and $93,273 (average). The 2021 Census figures showed household, family, and personal incomes in Marrickville - North ranked highly nationally, between the 86th and 89th percentiles. Income distribution data indicated that 29.6% of individuals earned between $1,500 and $2,999, which was consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 30.9% in the same category. Economic strength was evident with 39.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consumed 18.9% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 81st percentile nationally, and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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, comprised 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 was 24.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.5% and rented dwellings at 45.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,817, above 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 median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were 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 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%. 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's residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 49.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common (32.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational pathways account for 21.3%, 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, 7.2% in primary, and 5.5% in secondary education. The area's 5 schools have a combined enrolment of 1,523 students. Socio-educational conditions are above average (ICSEA: 1090). There are 4 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. School places per 100 residents (11.7) are below the regional average (16.4), with some students likely attending schools in adjacent areas.

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 facilitate 5,302 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average being 174 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 757 daily trips across all routes, which amounts 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 performed well on health metrics throughout both young and older age groups, with low prevalence of common conditions. Private health cover was high at approximately 61% (7,961 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 64.8%. Nationally, it averages 55.3%.

Common medical issues were mental health (10.7%) and asthma (7.7%), while 70.7% reported no ailments, similar to Greater Sydney's 70.3%. The area has 14.2% aged 65+ (1,841 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 13.0%. Seniors' health outcomes align with the general population's 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 predominant religion in Marrickville-North, accounting for 35.9% of the population. Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 0.6% compared to the Greater Sydney average of 0.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (20.4%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (12.5%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Greek at 5.5% vs regional 4.6%, Vietnamese at 4.4% vs regional 3.3%, 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 makes up 21.5% of the population in Marrickville - North, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 8.1%. Nationally, the 25-34 age group accounts for 14.5%, making Marrickville - North's figure notably higher. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 8.7% to 9.9%, while the 5 to 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 to 84 group is expected to grow by 56%, reaching 994 people from its current figure of 637. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 67% of projected growth. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.