Dulwich Hill vs Marrickville, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Dulwich Hill | Marrickville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65.2/100 | 67.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.5/100 | 15.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 37.2 / 1k | 90.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 21 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 154 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 217 | 653 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 72 |
| Population | 14,046 | 26,570 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDulwich Hill
- Best for familiesDulwich Hill
- Best for investmentMarrickville
- Best for best valueMarrickville
- Best for best schoolsMarrickville
Comparison summary
Dulwich Hill and Marrickville offer different strengths across official suburb data. Marrickville leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Marrickville; Housing (desirability) favours Marrickville; Crime rate favours Dulwich Hill. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Dulwich Hill, Families → Dulwich Hill, Investment → Marrickville, Best value → Marrickville.