Marrickville vs Stanmore, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Marrickville | Stanmore |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.4/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.8/100 | 10.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.4 / 1k | 50.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 154 | 34 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 653 | 162 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 46 |
| Population | 26,570 | 7,619 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesStanmore
- Best for familiesStanmore
- Best for best valueMarrickville
- Best for best schoolsMarrickville
Comparison summary
Marrickville and Stanmore (NSW) 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 Stanmore (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Stanmore (NSW), Families → Stanmore (NSW), Best value → Marrickville, Best schools → Marrickville.