Marrickville - South
Statistical Area - sa2

Marrickville - South is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Marrickville - South's population is around 14,685. This reflects an increase of 402 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,283. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 14,499 as of June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,911 persons per square kilometer, placing Marrickville - South in the top 10% nationally assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 87.8%.

AreaSearch adopts 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, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Future trends indicate a population increase just below the median national statistical area, with an expected growth of 1,574 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a gain of 9.4% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Marrickville - South is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Marrickville - South averaged approximately 30 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 151 homes. As of FY26, there has been 1 approval recorded. The population in the area has decreased during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $431,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments.

There have been $680,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Marrickville - South has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 13th percentile nationally, leading to relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This lower rate may reflect market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 22.0% detached dwellings and 78.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 1239 people per approval, Marrickville - South demonstrates a mature, established area.

Future projections indicate that the population will increase by 1,386 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Marrickville - South has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Thirty-six projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Significant projects include M6 Stage 1 (St Peters to Kogarah), Marrickville Station Metro Upgrade, Mackey Park Canoe Ramp Upgrade, and Transport Oriented Development - Marrickville Station. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Marrickville - South lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Marrickville - South has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 7.9% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year.

Residents' unemployment rate is 3.7% higher than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 64.2%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The area has a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical employment, which is at 1.2 times the regional average.

However, construction employment is limited at 5.4%, compared to the regional average of 8.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2% while labour force grew by 0.7%, causing a fall in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6%, labour force grow by 2.9%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Marrickville - South. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Marrickville - South's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

Marrickville South had a median taxpayer income of $64,400 and an average income of $82,810 in the financial year 2022, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data. This compares with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 for the same period. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $72,521 (median) and $93,252 (average), based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022. Census data shows that incomes in Marrickville South cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. In this area, 4,787 individuals, or 32.6% of the population, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. This is consistent with the surrounding region's trend of 30.9% in the same category. Housing costs consume 18.5% of income in Marrickville South. Despite this, strong earnings place disposable income at the 63rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Marrickville - South features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Marrickville - South comprised 32.2% houses and 67.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 29.2% houses and 70.8% other dwellings. Home ownership level in Marrickville - South was 24.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (25.9%) or rented (49.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, below Sydney metro's average of $2,800. Median weekly rent in Marrickville - South was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $495. Nationally, Marrickville - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,500 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Marrickville - South features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 59.4% of all households, including 22.3% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 9.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 40.6%, with lone person households at 32.4% and group households comprising 8.3%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the Greater Sydney average.

The educational profile of Marrickville - South exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Marrickville - South is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 46.0% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. This places the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 30.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%).

Vocational pathways account for 21.9% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above - advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (12.1%). Educational participation is notably high, with 26.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.2% in tertiary education, 6.3% in primary education, and 5.6% pursuing secondary education. There are six schools operating within Marrickville - South, educating approximately 2,485 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1067. The educational mix includes three primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in 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

The Marrickville-South area has 40 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 5,003 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport options is rated excellent with residents typically living just 144 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 714 daily trips across all routes, equating to around 125 weekly trips per individual stop.

Marrickville - South's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Marrickville - South residents show positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across all ages. Private health cover stands at 61%, compared to Greater Sydney's 64.8% and Australia's 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 10.4% of residents, while asthma impacts 7.5%.

69.7% report no medical ailments, close to Greater Sydney's 70.3%. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.2%, higher than Greater Sydney's 13.0%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

Marrickville - South 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-South has high cultural diversity with 38.6% born overseas and 39.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 37.1%. Buddhism is overrepresented at 6.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.5%.

Top ancestry groups are English (17.4%), Australian (16.1%), and Other (13.8%). Greek (7.5%) Vietnamese (5.9%) and Lebanese (3.1%) are notably overrepresented.

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

Marrickville - South has a median age of 37, which is equal to Greater Sydney's figure and comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 22.7% of Marrickville - South's population, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.5%. The 5-14 cohort makes up 7.1%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the 25-34 age group has increased from 21.8% to 22.7%, while the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 8.4% to 7.1%. The 45-54 group has also dropped from 13.5% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Marrickville - South's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 group is expected to grow by 22%, reaching 2,202 people from its current figure of 1,810. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are projected to decrease in number.