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A $20 cab-ride from the city, Illawarra Road, Marrickville stretches from riverside parklands in the South, over a hill with great city views into the commercial and transport centre where it crosses Marrickville Road, then continues lazily into leafy inner-west suburbs to the North.

Surrounded by parks, and with a great inner-west vibe, Illawarra Road is great for singles and young families. Everything you need is a five-minute walk away, so there's no need to spend a fortune on fuel to get your weekly groceries - there are two supermarkets within blocks of each other!
The history of the area means that Illawarra Road is a Foodie's dream-come-true, with exceptional Vietnamese restaurants, exotic greenery at the Green-grocer's and Butcher's shops that are second-to-none - not to mention one of Sydneys' finest Kebab shops!
Conveniently, Illawarra Rd is a boon for public transport, as it is a main route for busses and Marrickville Railway station is right in the centre.

Overall, Illawarra Road has an 'up-and-comer' feel to it - and has the benefit of being affordable, but close to the cultural hub of Newtown and the excitement of Sydney City.