Living in Marrickville, Sydney

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Sydney dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,500/month — roughly 14% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,900 - $3,400/month and three-bedrooms $3,600 - $4,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits about as central as most Sydney areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, multicultural, creative tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Surry Hills.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Marrickville as the nearest metro stop, Petersham Road Reserve as nearby green space and Woolworths Metro as the nearest supermarket around the Marrickville reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Marrickville, Sydney?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Marrickville costs $2,300 - $2,700/month (second-hand contract) or $2,100 - $2,500/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,900 - $3,400/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,600 - $4,300/month.

Is Marrickville safe for expats?

Marrickville has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Marrickville to Sydney center?

The commute from Marrickville to Sydney city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Marrickville like to live in?

Budget-friendly Inner West with multicultural character. Vietnamese restaurants on Illawarra Road, craft breweries, and warehouse conversions. In our data it is tagged as affordable, multicultural, creative.