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Daily Telegraph
18 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
‘Secret' inner Sydney suburb where buyers get better value
It's a well-known suburb that's frequently flew under the radar with homebuyers and has now become something of a hidden gem within inner Sydney. PropTrack data has revealed the suburb Marrickville has emerged as one of the best value locations for house hunters wanting properties within a 10km radius of the CBD. The median house price is high at just over $2 million but it's the next cheapest areas after a cluster of suburbs directly under one of the main flight paths of Sydney Airport: St Peters, Tempe and Sydenham, along with Mascot. But local selling agents and buyer's agents alike have revealed it's not just the prices that make the area stand out: blocks tend to be bigger than neighbouring suburbs. MORE: 150 buyers for each home: house threat coming MORE: Scott Cam slams 'whingeing' Block couples Amenities in the area are also among the best in Sydney, with the suburb benefiting from proximity to multiple retail, transport and education hubs. Local resident Monica Wulff is preparing to sell her home of four years and lifted the lid on why she believes the inner west sleeper suburb has become so appealing. 'It still feels a bit like a secret,' Ms Wulff said. 'Everyone always knew about Newtown. But Marrickville? People are just starting to catch on.' Her home on Philpott St – tucked in one of Marrickville's quieter residential pockets – boasts a modern kitchen, generous backyard and open-plan living, with private laneway access, among other things. MORE: Meet the 4yo Aussie homeowner with a $1m portfolio MORE: Crowd pressure homebuyer to pay $550k extra But Ms Wulff said it's the suburb's blend of convenience and quiet that buyers should be paying attention to. 'We didn't find you could get that kind of value even in places a little further out like Leichhardt,' she said. 'You step outside and there are breweries, theatres, restaurants – and kids getting face paint at the park. It's got culture and it's got convenience.' Ms Wulff's selling agent Adrian Tsavalas, the director of Adrian William said: 'Most buyers we're working with are trying to secure the best property within their budget, as close to the city as possible, that's why Marrickville is such a hit with young families.' MORE: Fallout from RBA's huge rates move exposed MORE: Epic towers set to reshape Sydney skyline PropTrack data confirms Marrickville remains one of the most affordable suburbs within 10km of the Sydney CBD, despite offering near-identical proximity, connectivity and lifestyle to many more expensive areas. With three train stations, bus links and the upcoming Metro line, Marrickville's transport network now rivals some of the city's priciest blue-chip postcodes. Ms Wulff and her husband moved into their Philpott St home during the peak of Covid – navigating masked inspections, screaming online auctions, and agents openly mocking desperate buyers. 'Buying real estate is never enjoyable,' she said. 'But back then? It was brutal. 'There was one auction where agents were laughing at how badly people wanted the place.' MORE: Couple's bold move nets them record home price MORE: Sydney tenant slugged with $520k bill 'But we loved the home we eventually found: the renovation, the energy, the flow of the home. It was move-in ready and it just felt right.' Four years later, the family is upgrading to a multi-generational home with Wulff's elderly father-in-law, but said its bittersweet leaving Marrickville behind. 'We've lived in the inner west for about 20 years and this house was everything we needed – room for prams, bikes, tools,' she said. 'It gave us flexibility and freedom, and we were still right near the city.' She said the house is perfect for a growing family who refuses to trade lifestyle for a longer commute. 'We didn't want to give up that youthful vibe just because we had kids,' she said. 'Marrickville gave us both space and culture.'
News.com.au
18 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Secret' inner Sydney suburb where buyers get better value
It's a well-known suburb that's frequently flew under the radar with homebuyers and has now become something of a hidden gem within inner Sydney. PropTrack data has revealed the suburb Marrickville has emerged as one of the best value locations for house hunters wanting properties within a 10km radius of the CBD. The median house price is high at just over $2 million but it's the next cheapest areas after a cluster of suburbs directly under one of the main flight paths of Sydney Airport: St Peters, Tempe and Sydenham, along with Mascot. But local selling agents and buyer's agents alike have revealed it's not just the prices that make the area stand out: blocks tend to be bigger than neighbouring suburbs. Amenities in the area are also among the best in Sydney, with the suburb benefiting from proximity to multiple retail, transport and education hubs. Local resident Monica Wulff is preparing to sell her home of four years and lifted the lid on why she believes the inner west sleeper suburb has become so appealing. 'It still feels a bit like a secret,' Ms Wulff said. 'Everyone always knew about Newtown. But Marrickville? People are just starting to catch on.' Her home on Philpott St – tucked in one of Marrickville's quieter residential pockets – boasts a modern kitchen, generous backyard and open-plan living, with private laneway access, among other things. But Ms Wulff said it's the suburb's blend of convenience and quiet that buyers should be paying attention to. 'We didn't find you could get that kind of value even in places a little further out like Leichhardt,' she said. 'You step outside and there are breweries, theatres, restaurants – and kids getting face paint at the park. It's got culture and it's got convenience.' Ms Wulff's selling agent Adrian Tsavalas, the director of Adrian William said: 'Most buyers we're working with are trying to secure the best property within their budget, as close to the city as possible, that's why Marrickville is such a hit with young families.' PropTrack data confirms Marrickville remains one of the most affordable suburbs within 10km of the Sydney CBD, despite offering near-identical proximity, connectivity and lifestyle to many more expensive areas. With three train stations, bus links and the upcoming Metro line, Marrickville's transport network now rivals some of the city's priciest blue-chip postcodes. Ms Wulff and her husband moved into their Philpott St home during the peak of Covid – navigating masked inspections, screaming online auctions, and agents openly mocking desperate buyers. 'Buying real estate is never enjoyable,' she said. 'But back then? It was brutal. 'There was one auction where agents were laughing at how badly people wanted the place.' 'But we loved the home we eventually found: the renovation, the energy, the flow of the home. It was move-in ready and it just felt right.' Four years later, the family is upgrading to a multi-generational home with Wulff's elderly father-in-law, but said its bittersweet leaving Marrickville behind. 'We've lived in the inner west for about 20 years and this house was everything we needed – room for prams, bikes, tools,' she said. 'It gave us flexibility and freedom, and we were still right near the city.' She said the house is perfect for a growing family who refuses to trade lifestyle for a longer commute. 'We didn't want to give up that youthful vibe just because we had kids,' she said. 'Marrickville gave us both space and culture.'
Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The cast of The Castle don't look like this anymore! Stars of iconic film look unrecognisable in Today show segment
The Castle stars looked unrecognisable as they reunited on Wednesday, 28 years after the film hit Aussie screens in 1997. Stephen Curry, Michael Caton and Anthony Simcoe sat down with Nine's Today show on Wednesday to discuss their new gig - a partnership with Uber Green - while also reminiscing over the iconic '90s flick. The trio have all greyed since the film first premiered; however their humour hadn't changed a wink as they chatted to Richard Wilkins over a pint at The Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre in Marrickville. Caton and Curry also now sport salt and pepper bushy beards and moustaches. Looking back on the iconic Aussie film, the trio couldn't believe how the film was still so relevant after all this time, especially considering it only took 11 days to film. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'All those lines from the film have become such a part of the vernacular that the next generation of people coming through don't even know they're quoting the film,' Stephen, 49, revealed. Reflecting on the film's popularity 28 years on, Caton, 81, said that no one could've predicted the cult status it achieved. 'We all knew it was a great script. Great scripts have come and gone and the films have done nothing. This, this just surprised us all,' he said. Simcoe, now 56, chimed in, saying: 'When it took off, I was almost in disbelief about the impact that it had. 'I'd done a few films before that and usually it's your girlfriend, your mum and dad and your next door neighbour who sees it. 'And here, all of a sudden, you've got something that people not only watched at the time, but to have something that people remember 25-something years later...' The Castle recently made its way back into headlines after critics of the 1997 film linked its plot about a blue-collar family trying to save their home from being acquired by developers to Australia's current housing crisis. Taking to X, a critic slammed the beloved hit comedy that made household names Eric Bana, Michael Caton and Stephen Curry. 'The film that did irreparable damage to urban planning in Australia,' complained the keyboard warrior about the film that launched one-liners like: 'Tell 'em they're dreamin'.' The angry critic then explained that the film was 'a convergence towards self entitlement and hypocrisy, a surrender to urban sprawl and sitting on a motorway two hours a day.' Another joined in the strange pile-on against the film. '[1997] Literally when the housing boom took off. Coincidence?' they added on the X thread. Originally released in 1997, The Castle is a comedy about a blue collar family who battle with developers. The ultra-low-budget film went on to gross $11 million at the Australian box office. The film's creators Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, and Jane Kennedy later made another comedy classic The Dish, in 2000.
The Guardian
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
From Gaza to Marrickville: Sydney community comes together to raise funds for mutual aid
Following its May debut, Sydney's Mutual Aid Market returned to Marrickville's Addison Road Community Centre for a second time on 29 June 2025. Organiser Sarah Shaweesh described the 'warm feeling' at the event, where stallholders either raised money for their own mutual aid or for a 'common fund' – where all proceeds went to Palestinian and First Nations mutual aid, with 25% held in reserve for urgent campaigns between markets. Guardian Australia reporter Rafqa Touma visited the market to learn more about how the community is organising practical support from afar
News.com.au
26-06-2025
- News.com.au
Firework believed to be used in Marrickville restaurant arson attack
Shocking CCTV footage released by arson squad detectives shows the moment a man uses what appears to be a firework to set an inner Sydney restaurant alight. NSW Police are appealing for information about the attack, which they believe is related to a previous arson incident at an Ettalong Beach tobacconist on the Central Coast in August last year. The Marrickville attack occurred just before 1am on Friday, May 30, 2025, with emergency services responding to reports of a fire in the courtyard of a restaurant on Tuohy Lane. Police investigations revealed that a firework was likely used to light the fire. The restaurant was reportedly targeted the night before as well. Footage from the Marrickville attack shows a man arrive by car before he pours some form of accelerant in the restaurant and retreats to the car. He then tosses an explosive that shot a multi-coloured blast onto the street and then drives away. Police are now seeking information to locate a man they believe could have information about both arson attacks. He is described by police as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance, about 185cm tall, and of medium build. The man has black, curly, shoulder-length hair, wears glasses and was seen driving a grey Toyota HiLux at a service station near the Ettalong Beach attack.
