Marrickville vs Summer Hill, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Marrickville | Summer Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.4/100 | 64.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 15.8/100 | 14.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.4 / 1k | 39.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 21 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 154 | 46 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 653 | 231 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 25 |
| Population | 26,570 | 7,288 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesSummer Hill
- Best for familiesSummer Hill
- Best for investmentMarrickville
- Best for best schoolsMarrickville
Comparison summary
Marrickville and Summer Hill (Inner West - 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 Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW), Families → Summer Hill (Inner West - NSW), Investment → Marrickville, Best schools → Marrickville.