Area Hotlist — Marrickville - Sydenham - Petersham NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Marrickville - Sydenham - Petersham area
Area Hotlist — Marrickville – Sydenham – Petersham
Cooks River
Over 23 kilometres of shared paths hug the tidal Cooks River, threading playgrounds, dog parks and barbecue lawns from Tempe Reserve to Hurlstone Park. Locals jog at dawn, paddle after work and picnic at golden hour without ever leaving the Inner West.
Sydney Park
A repurposed brick-pit turned 40-hectare wonderland of rolling hills, wetlands and Australia’s best kids’ bike track. Weekend yoga, food trucks and off-leash meadows make this Newtown–St Peters borderland the suburb’s backyard.
Henson Park
Art-deco grandstands, local footy finals and the cult “Henson Park Hotel End” vibe define this historic oval. Saturday arvo Jets matches roll straight into craft-beer sessions on Marrickville Road—pure Inner West culture.
Sydney Airport
Kingsford Smith’s domestic and international terminals sit less than ten minutes’ drive from Sydenham, cutting red-eye commutes and easing fly-in-fly-out work. Frequent trains and rideshare pick-ups keep holidays hassle-free.
Enmore Park
Leafy ovals, shaded BBQ huts and the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre form a one-stop recreation hub on Victoria Road. Morning laps, dog meets and weekend fairs mean there’s always a reason to linger.
Addison Road Markets
Every Sunday the old army depot springs to life with organic produce, vintage threads and live buskers. Zero-waste refills and global street food capture Marrickville’s eco-minded, multicultural heartbeat.
RPA Hospital
Royal Prince Alfred’s world-class trauma, maternity and research facilities anchor the Camperdown health precinct, just ten minutes up Parramatta Road. Peace-of-mind for families and a career magnet for medical professionals.
Newington College
Prestigious K-12 independent school set on 19 hectares of heritage ovals and modern STEAM labs in Stanmore. Its strong co-curricular and IB pathways draw families keen to mix academic clout with Inner West livability.
Enmore Theatre
Sydney’s longest-running live-music venue hosts everything from indie debuts to international comedy gigs. Pre-show diners spill onto King Street and post-gig karaoke keeps the night young.
Marrickville Park
Federation-era rotunda, cricket nets and jacaranda avenues give this neighbourhood park classic charm. Morning boot camps share turf with sunset barefoot bowls at the adjoining Bowling & Recreation Club.
Newtown High School
Selective performing-arts high school famed for musical theatre and strong HSC results. Close links to Carriageworks and Sydney Uni let students swap the classroom for professional stages.
Newtown Station
Express T2 services rumble every few minutes, landing commuters at Central in eight. Two street entrances feed straight onto the buzzing King Street café strip—grab a flat white and go.
Petersham Park
Home of the historic Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre, this leafy green hosts weekend cricket, toddler playgrounds and twilight dog walks under towering figs. Petersham’s Portuguese tarts are steps away for the post-swim reward.
Hollis Park
Pocket-sized oasis in Newtown with wrought-iron fence, heritage fountain and shady lawns ideal for book-in-the-sun afternoons. Locals parade rescue greyhounds while kids conquer the vintage slide.
Marrickville Station
Freshly upgraded Illawarra Line stop with lifts, Opal tap-offs and direct links to the CBD in 13 minutes. Grab bánh mì or craft-roasted coffee on the concourse before boarding.
Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre
25-metre indoor pool, spa, sauna and sun-drenched outdoor splash pad make this facility a year-round fitness anchor. Learn-to-swim, reformer Pilates and rooftop solar keep health goals and green creds aligned.
Sydenham Station
Major junction where the Airport, Bankstown and Illawarra lines converge, giving three-line flexibility and future Metro access. Four stops to the QVB or two to the international terminal: take your pick.
Stanmore Public School
High-performing primary with heritage sandstone classrooms, lush playgrounds and a famed band program. Saturday growers’ markets on the oval channel serious community spirit.
Marrickville Library
Multi-award-winning repurposed hospital site featuring soaring timber arches, co-working desks, podcast studios and a leafy courtyard café. Storytime, language classes and author talks keep minds buzzing seven days a week.
St Peters Station
Quirky brick entrance, new lifts and quick links to Central via the T8 Airport Line. Its back-street position drops you straight into the emerging Precinct 75 design hub and popular taprooms.