Average rent in Marrickville - South, NSW — 2026

Marrickville - South runs close to the New South Wales median rent of $424/week, with renters paying around $450/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Marrickville - South from the state norm is its renter density — 49% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 32% separate houses and 54% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 14,283, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 37% of residents were born overseas. At 8km from Sydney, Marrickville - South typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.