Marrickville Organic Food Market is not just where you buy vegetables. It is where you remember shopping can feel human again.
This is land that has lived many lives before tote bags arrived.
First a wetland cared for by the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.
Later a refuge for runaway convicts in the Gumbramorra swamp.
Then an army depot and barracks.
Now a weekly market where farmers hand you real food grown in real soil.
Fresh organic bread still warm.
Vietnamese pork rolls you will think about later.
Vintage everything. Kids. Dogs. Live music drifting past crates of heirloom carrots.
You come for the organic produce. You stay because this feels like how life should be. And you do not even need to wake up at dawn.
Location
Address: 142 Addison Road, Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville NSW 2204
Website: organicfoodmarkets.com.au
Facebook: Marrickville Organic Food Market
Phone: (02) 9999 2226
Dog friendly. Please keep dogs on a leash.
Dates
Next Event: Every Sunday (re-commencing 11 Jan 2026)
Opening Hours: 9am to 3pm
Frequency: Weekly
Operates: Rain or shine
The BioHax Take
Some markets feel staged. This one feels lived in.
Certified organic greens beside tarot readers and vinyl collectors.
Cold pressed cacao smoothies opposite sausage sizzles.
Pony rides, vintage jackets, fermentation debates and a casual obsession with good bread.
It should not make sense. Yet it absolutely does.
This is Marrickville in full colour.
Food that respects the soil.
People who actually talk to each other.
And a weekly chance to quietly retire a few toxins from the pantry.
You leave with olives, organic produce, flowers, a new favourite bakery and at least one thing you never meant to buy. Then you wander next door to Reverse Garbage and somehow leave with craft supplies for a project you did not know you were starting.
Call it community reset disguised as grocery shopping.
Who It’s For
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People who prefer organic food without the sermon
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Inner West humans who avoid sterile shopping centres
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Families looking for an easy Sunday
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Vintage hunters and vinyl diggers
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Food lovers who want produce with integrity
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Dog parents and eco conscious shoppers
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Anyone who believes markets should have personality
What’s On Offer
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Certified organic fruit and vegetables direct from farmers
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Artisan bread, patisserie and gourmet deli goods
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Local and French cheeses, salami and smoked salmon
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Jamaican, Vietnamese and Asian street style eats
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Cold pressed juices, cacao and almond milk smoothies
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Vintage fashion, jewellery and eco homewares
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Plants, flowers and handmade crafts
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Live music and laid back Sunday atmosphere
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Pony rides and kid friendly spaces
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Reverse Garbage next door for creative treasure hunting
Sustainability Snapshot
This is a community minded market that supports organic farming, reuse, conscious buying and low impact living. Bring your own bags. Walk, cycle or bus it if you can. Your liver and the planet will both approve.
About Marrickville Organic Food Market
The market runs every Sunday at the Addison Road Community Centre. Expect organic produce, flowers, live tunes, families, dogs on leads and children circling the pony rides like clockwork.
Marrickville does not do tourist theatre. Prices are fair. Conversations are real. The crowd feels local. And because the hours run 9am to 3pm, you do not have to pretend to be a sunrise person to shop organic.
The Story
This site sits on history layered over history.
Long before tote bags and market coffee, this land was wetland cared for by the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. Later it became refuge territory for escaped convicts hiding out in the Gumbramorra swamp. By the 1890s the swamp was drained and Marrickville began to take shape.
After Federation the site turned into an army depot, training and recruiting troops through World War I. If you look around, the bones of the old barracks still quietly sit in the background.
The army moved out in 1975. The Addison Road Community Centre rose in its place, becoming one of Sydney’s strongest multicultural hubs.
And now, every Sunday, the grounds fill with farmers, families, food and live music instead of marching drills. A softer kind of gathering. With much better bread.
Did You Know
Marrickville’s original name was Bulanaming
The Addison Road Community Centre is the oldest community centre in Australia still operating on its original site
Marrickville has been ranked the second coolest neighbourhood in Australia and tenth coolest in the world
The name Gumbramorra was used to describe the original swamp that once covered the area
Many of the original military structures still exist across the grounds
Markets have been trading here for decades, long before organic went mainstream
What It Is Best Known For
Organic produce.
Local makers.
Gourmet snacks.
Vinyl, tarot, whisky, flowers, vintage fashion, haircuts, live music and the occasional impulse purchase that makes perfect sense later.
How To Get There
Nearest bus stop: Addison Road at Perry Street
Routes include 355, 423, 426, 428 and 430
Closest train lines:
T3 Bankstown Line
T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line
Petersham and Sydenham stations are the easiest walks.
Parking And Cost
Nearby parking locations include:
34 Victoria Road
328 to 330 King Street
110 Edgeware Road
142 Addison Road
Most parking begins from around $3 per hour.
Entry to the market is free.
Nearby Attractions – Make A Day Of It
Reverse Garbage
Legendary reuse centre reclaiming materials and saving creatives one project at a time.
The Factory Theatre
Comedy, gigs, performances and late night energy.
Top 5 Closest Hidden Gems
Newtown Street Art 2.1 km
Eveleigh Treehouse 4.2 km
Paddington Reservoir Gardens 8.4 km
Forgotten Songs Sydney 11 km
Badu Mangroves 12.6 km
Your Hidden Gems Itinerary
Start at Marrickville Organic Food Market.
Wander the Newtown street murals.
Play in the world of Eveleigh Treehouse.
Exhale under the arches at Paddington Reservoir Gardens.
Look up at the birdcages in Forgotten Songs Sydney.
End the day inside the wild stillness of Badu Mangroves.
Best Cafes Nearby
Matinee Coffee
Cosy, relaxed, vegetarian and dairy free friendly with dogs welcomed outside.
Illi Hill
All day breakfast. Hearty plates. Strong Inner West energy.
Best Restaurants Nearby
Island Boys Foods
Jerk chicken worth committing to.
Barzaari
Plates that look good and taste even better.
Entry Price
Entry is free.
Parking charges depend on location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you find at this weekly event?
Visitors can find a wide range of items on offer from the various food stalls. From fresh produce like fruit and vegetables to gourmet snacks and bakery items, there are plenty of options for all food lovers. It is a place to spend a few hours exploring the variety, discovering new favourite produce, and engaging with the locals.
What makes the Sunday event special?
What is special about this place is the emphasis on organic food. Farmers at the place are selling certified organic or biodynamic produce, which have been approved according to strict regulations. It has become a favourite for those seeking organic fruits, vegetables and grocery.
What else is at the Addison Road Centre?
The Addison Road Centre also hosts many other community events and activities. There are artist studios, performance spaces, and the community centre itself. There is always something to watch or participate in, making it a great place to spend a day.
Is it easy to shop at the Food Market?
There are plenty of stalls selling a range of produce, so visitors are likely to find what they need. The layout of the place is also rather straightforward, with a path connecting all the stalls. Do not forget to bring your own bags for a more sustainable shopping experience.
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