304D/359 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

Marrickville

Multi-layered and diverse, Marrickville is a melting pot of cultures with an all-embracing attitude. It's a foodie hangout, has a vibrant music and art scene, and enviable infrastructure that keeps locals well connected. One of Sydney's most intriguing suburbs, bohemian Marrickville simply has it all. Marrickville's rich diversity is celebrated throughout the community. There are mouth-watering eateries that cover the full spectrum – Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Australia, plus a thriving art and festival scene that in many ways put Marrickville on the map. It is also home to a handful of craft breweries, vibrant music and arts scene, it's easy to understand why Marrickville was recently named in the top 10 coolest neighbourhoods in the world. This culturally-diverse inner Sydney neighbourhood is friendly, fun and a magnet for foodies. At the heart of Marrickville is the ARCCO, which has helped shape Marrickville into what it is today and has been the driver behind many social initiatives and campaigns that have affected all Sydney. Spread out over nine acres, ARCCO is a hub of culture, diversity and sustainability and is the home to the popular weekly farmers' market. You can catch a train direct from the city centre to Marrickville, getting off at either Marrickville or Sydenham stations, with the journey taking around 20 minutes. There's also a range of bus services that connect Marrickville to the city and the neighbouring suburb of Newtown.

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