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

Marrickville-South's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 14,664. This figure represents an increase of 381 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 14,283. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; the population was 14,497 in June 2024 and there were 228 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,904 persons per square kilometer, placing Marrickville-South among the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 2.7% since the census is within 2.7 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth (5.4%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.8% to overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the national median statistical area average, with Marrickville-South expected to grow by 1,574 persons by 2041, recording a total gain of 9.6% over the 17-year period.

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 have been 0 new dwelling approvals recorded so far. The population has decreased during this period, indicating adequate housing supply relative to demand and a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $482,000, aligning with regional trends.

This year, there have been $680,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Sydney, Marrickville South has about half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 13th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This lower rate may indicate market maturity or potential development constraints. New developments consist of 22% detached dwellings and 78% townhouses or apartments, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. Marrickville South has a population density of around 1239 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area.

Future projections suggest that Marrickville South will add 1407 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 in the future.

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

Changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects that may affect this region. Notable 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 an educated workforce with a notable technology sector presence. Its unemployment rate was 7.9% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by 1.2% in the past year. There were 8,164 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation was 64.2%, close to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment concentrations are professional & technical (1.2 times regional average), health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Construction employment is limited at 5.4% compared to the regional 8.6%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, labour force grew by 0.7%, reducing unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Marrickville-South's industry 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's median income among taxpayers was $64,400 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $82,810 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $72,521 and $93,252 based on a 12.61% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Marrickville South cluster around the 73rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 32.6% of the population (4,780 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 30.9% in the same category. High housing costs consume 18.5% of income, yet 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

Marrickville - South's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 32.2% houses and 67.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 29.2% houses and 70.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Marrickville - South was at 24.2%, similar to Sydney metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings were 25.9% and rented ones were 49.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,500, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,800. The median weekly rent figure was $450, compared to Sydney metro's $495. Nationally, Marrickville - South's mortgage repayments were higher at $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 percent of all households, including 22.3 percent couples with children, 25.3 percent couples without children, and 9.9 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 40.6 percent, with lone person households at 32.4 percent and group households comprising 8.3 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with 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+ have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational pathways account for 21.9% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 12.1%.

Educational participation is 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 has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1067). The educational mix includes three primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. Note: for schools with 'n/a' 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 analysis of public transportation in Marrickville - South indicates that there are currently forty active transport stops operating. These include a mix of train stations and bus stops. The services are provided by seventeen individual routes which collectively facilitate five thousand three passenger trips weekly.

The accessibility to these transport options is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just one hundred and forty-four meters from the nearest stop. On average, service frequency across all routes amounts to seven hundred fourteen trips daily, equating to approximately twelve hundred fifty 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 have a relatively positive health profile, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Approximately 61% of the total population (8989 people) has private health cover, compared to 64.8% in Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally. Mental health issues affect 10.4% of residents, with asthma impacting 7.5%.

69.7% of residents declare no medical ailments, compared to 70.3% in Greater Sydney. The area has 15.2% (2223 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 13.0% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, aligning with the general population's health 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% of its population born overseas and 39.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Marrickville-South, accounting for 37.1%. Buddhism is notably overrepresented at 6.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's 4.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (17.4%), Australian (16.1%), and Other (13.8%). Greek (7.5%) Vietnamese (5.9%) and Lebanese (3.1%) populations are significantly higher than regional averages of 4.6%, 3.3% and 1.6% respectively.

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

Marrickville - South has a median age of 37, matching Greater Sydney's figure and remaining comparable to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 25-34 is strongly represented at 22.7%, higher than Greater Sydney's percentage, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 7.1%. This concentration of the 25-34 age group is significantly above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and now, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 21.8% to 22.7% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 8.4% to 7.1%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 13.5% to 12.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Marrickville - South's age structure. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 22%, adding 393 people and reaching a total of 2,202 from the current figure of 1,808. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.