Marrickville is an inner suburb of Sydney, located about 7 kilometres south-west of the CBD. It falls under the Inner West Council LGA. It shares its borders with the suburbs of Stanmore, Enmore, Sydenham, Tempe, Newtown, St Peters, Dulwich Hill, Hurlstone Park and Petersham. The famous Cooks River is located in the south of Marrickville. The suburb is famous for its multicultural society, plenty of great eating and entertainment options and a friendly community with a quality lifestyle. Read here some Interesting Facts About Marrickville’s history, culture, people and landmarks.

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According to the 2021 census, the population of Marrickville was 26,570.

The suburb’s postcode is 2204.

It is spread across an area of 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi).

Among other things, Marrickville is known for its multicultural community, its wealth of diverse eateries and bars, and its excellent community.

In 2020, Marrickville was named the tenth coolest place to live in the world by TimeOut magazine.

It is often called one of Sydney’s hippest suburbs for its vibrant and spirited lifestyle and friendly community.

Marrickville is the largest suburb in the Inner West Council LGA (local government area).

Marrickville is also known for its cultural diversity, encompassing residents of various ethnicities and backgrounds.

The Marrickville Festival is an annual festival organised to celebrate the region’s multicultural diversity. The festival witnesses a display of multicultural international food, live music and entertainment.

Marrickville is home to one of NSW’s most culturally diverse populations, which includes English 18.1%, Australian 15.3%, Irish 8.8%, Greek 6.6% and Scottish 5.6%. (source:wikipedia)

Before its colonisation, Marrickville had been home to a tribe of Gadigal or Cadigal people. Their descendants still reside in the region today. According to the 2016 Census, 415 Aboriginal people lived in Marrickville.

Marrickville was formally named in November 1861 by William Dean. Before this, the area was called ‘Marrick’ after the 60-acre estate of Thomas Chalder, who purchased land in the region during the colonial settlement. It was a single estate until 1855 when it was subdivided into streets and houses.

Ferncourt Public School was originally built as a house, called Prosna, by artist Gracius Joseph Broinowski.

The Aboriginal clans that originally lived in the region called the region ‘Bulanaming’.

The first school in the region, Marrickville Public School, was created by Thomas Chalder. ‘Heathcote’ was the name of Chalder’s large mansion located on Prince’s Highway in St Peters. It was eventually replaced by the Southern Cross Hotel.

Sydenham Road passing through Marrickville was originally called Swamp Rd after the Gumbramorra Swamp, a massive, muddy swamp in the region.

The first school in Marrickville opened in August 1864. The Marrickville Post Office opened in 1865.

Marrickville first became a municipality in November 1861 and was later merged with the municipalities of St Peters and Petersham to form Marrickville Municipal Council in 1948.

The Sydenham Stormwater Basin was completed in 1941.

The site where Henson Park Hotel is now located was once known as the Marrick Hotel.

During the mid–2000s, Marrickville went through considerable gentrification and has now turned into one of the “hipster suburbs” of Sydney. It is often called "the new Newtown" by locals for its mixed population consisting of young professionals, artists and musicians.

Marrickville is a historic suburb with a rich past and a multicultural community. The town is home to many heritage-listed buildings, including Marrickville railway station, Sewage Pumping Station 271, Sydenham Pit and Drainage Pumping Station 1, Marrickville Town Hall, Marrickville Post Office, Premier Street Sewer Vent and Cottages, Cooks River Sewage Aqueduct. Other popular places to see in Marrickville include St Clement's Anglican Church, Stead House, Marrickville Town Hall and the Marrickville Post Office.