Alexandria vs Erskineville
The verdict
Erskineville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.99M versus $2.23M in Alexandria. Erskineville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 17 min). On the separate residential safety score, Erskineville rates higher (56 vs 32/100 in Alexandria).
Scores
| Alexandria | Erskineville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 96 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| Education | 90 | 90 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alexandria | Erskineville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 9,657 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,654 | $3,020 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.9% | 74.2% |
| Born in Australia | 59.9% | 59.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2 |
Growth: Alexandria Moderate Growth · Erskineville Moderate Growth
Property
| Alexandria | Erskineville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.23M | $1.99M |
| Median unit price | $955K | $1.07M |
| House price YoY | 15.7% | 3.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,130 | $1,100 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Alexandria | Erskineville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 321 | 217 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 373 | 197 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 311 | 228 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,721 | 4,877 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alexandria | Erskineville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alexandria · Erskineville
Transport
| Alexandria | Erskineville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 980 m | 200 m |
Liveability
| Alexandria | Erskineville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 48 | 17 |
| Parks | 12 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.4 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.3 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Alexandria | Erskineville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,649 | 9,657 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,722 | 10,731 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,966 | 11,976 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.67% | 2.67% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alexandria or Erskineville?
Erskineville has the higher residential safety score (Alexandria 32/100 vs Erskineville 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Alexandria or Erskineville?
Erskineville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.99M versus $2.23M.
Which has better schools, Alexandria or Erskineville?
Erskineville has a higher average school ICSEA (Alexandria 1042 vs Erskineville 1141; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alexandria or Erskineville?
Alexandria and Erskineville have similar transport scores.
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