Overall score
Dulwich Hill
60.8/100
Marrickville
58.2/100
Dulwich Hill vs Marrickville, NSW Suburb Comparison
Dulwich Hill for families and investment; Marrickville for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dulwich HillMarrickville
Crime rate
Dulwich Hill
34.9 / 1k
Marrickville
87.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dulwich Hill
232
Marrickville
679
Population
Dulwich Hill
14,046
Marrickville
26,570
Metric leadDulwich Hill 5Marrickville 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMarrickville
- Best for familiesDulwich Hill
- Best for investmentDulwich Hill
- Best for best schoolsDulwich Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dulwich Hill | Marrickville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 52.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.9 / 1k | 87.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 27 | 21 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 21 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 154 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 232 | 679 |
| Planning activity | 46 | 111 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| Population | 14,046 | 26,570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dulwich Hill is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Marrickville is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Dulwich Hill is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Marrickville answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Dulwich Hill suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Marrickville is the stronger match for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.