Marrickville vs Randwick - La Perouse

Marrickville and Randwick - La Perouse are both highly accessible inner-city areas. The biggest differences relate to their First Nations populations; Randwick - La Perouse has a far larger number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 2,354 compared to 1,253 in Marrickville. However, First Nations people in Marrickville are more likely to speak a First Nations language and have a far higher rate of Year 12 completion, at 57.7% compared to 47.6% in Randwick - La Perouse.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining exceptionally walkable places. They are both considered a walker's paradise, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport. While they share these traits, the local amenities differ slightly; Marrickville has a higher share of food and drink options, while Randwick - La Perouse has more parks and public transport stops within walking distance.