Marrickville vs Ashfield

Marrickville and Ashfield are neighbouring inner-west suburbs with very different First Nations populations. Marrickville has a far larger number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with 1,253 residents compared to 302 in Ashfield. This difference is seen in the local languages spoken, which are well higher in Ashfield, where 14.2% of First Nations people speak one, compared to 10.7% in Marrickville.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining highly accessible places to live. They are both a walker's paradise, where nearly every home is within a short walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries. While they share this high level of convenience, the types of nearby amenities differ; Marrickville has a larger share of food and drink options, while Ashfield has more parks.