Marrickville vs Petersham, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Marrickville | Petersham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.4/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.8/100 | 9.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.4 / 1k | 58.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 154 | 61 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 653 | 242 |
| Planning activity | 72 | 35 |
| Population | 26,570 | 8,200 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPetersham
- Best for familiesPetersham
- Best for investmentMarrickville
- Best for best valueMarrickville
Comparison summary
Marrickville and Petersham 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 Petersham. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Petersham, Families → Petersham, Investment → Marrickville, Best value → Marrickville.