Alexandria vs Eveleigh
The verdict
Alexandria rates higher for transport (98 vs 92). Alexandria is closer to the coast (4.4 km vs 6.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Eveleigh rates higher (45 vs 32/100 in Alexandria).
Scores
AlexandriaEveleigh
| Alexandria | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 92 |
| Transport | 98 | 92 |
| Education | 90 | 84 |
| 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 | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,649 | 606 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,654 | $1,339 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.9% | 55.2% |
| Born in Australia | 59.9% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Alexandria Moderate Growth · Eveleigh Moderate Growth
Property
| Alexandria | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.23M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $955K | $1.27M |
| House price YoY | 15.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Alexandria | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 321 | 165 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 373 | 330 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 311 | 330 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,721 | 32,343 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alexandria | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Alexandria · Eveleigh
Transport
| Alexandria | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 14 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 980 m | 570 m |
Liveability
| Alexandria | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,090 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 48 | 8 |
| Parks | 12 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.4 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.3 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.0 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Alexandria | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,649 | 606 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,722 | 688 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,966 | 744 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.67% | 3.22% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alexandria or Eveleigh?
Eveleigh has the higher residential safety score (Alexandria 32/100 vs Eveleigh 45/100).
Which has better public transport, Alexandria or Eveleigh?
Alexandria has the higher transport score (Alexandria 98/100 vs Eveleigh 92/100).
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