Street art; great Vietnamese food; and cool, young, hip alternative residents
Marrickville 2204
Marrickville is a multicultural melting pot. It used to have a large Greek community, but now the Asian influence is much stronger, with plenty of Vietnamese grocers and restaurants. Yum! Currently, the suburb is going through another change - attracting young professionals with a slightly alternative approach to life. Marrickville buzzes with a laid back energy most days. (More informtion below...)
Hot spot: Bay Tinh - 318 Victoria Rd - locals love this place
Location:
River, 5-10km from city centre
Victorian and Federation cottages, apartments
Would Suit:
Singles, Professionals, Families, Gay/lesbian, Students
Usually manageable
Vibe:
Community, down to earth
If this suburb were a shoe, it would be sneakers and Birkenstocks
A few gourmet food stores have popped up in recent years, reflecting Marrickville's new demographics. A nightclub has also just opened up on Victoria Rd, again to cater for the changing population. And the Royal Exchange Hotel has had a facelift turning it into a great local pub.
The architecture ranges from old period homes in some great tree lined streets, to ugly 70’s apartment blocks in small streets, to new apartments in the heart of Marrickville. The local council is a keen supporter of art and cultural events, helping give Marrickville a good community feel. Overall, the suburb's main shopping precinct has a bit of an unrenovated feel. But the variety of food and fresh produce on offer is very good and cheap.
Parking: is usually fine. The vibe: down to earth, community minded. Shoe equivalent: sneakers, Birkenstocks. Would suit: ages 20+, singles, professionals, families, gay/lesbians. Location: multicultural inner west, 5 - 10km from city centre. Postcode: 2204. Distance from city centre: 8km. Location: South West.
