Alexandria
NSW 2015 · Sydney
9,649 (2021) → 10,722 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Alexandria is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2015, about 4km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.23M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Alexandria has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.1%), New Zealand (3.26%), China (2.57%), USA (1.42%), Indonesia (1.21%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.1%), Spanish (1.97%), Cantonese (1.93%), Portuguese (1.04%), Indonesian (1.03%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1096 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1044
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1039
Nearby (within 10km)
- Erskineville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1149
- Yudi Gunyi SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 834
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1133
- Gardeners Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1059
- St Peters Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1086
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1111
- Camdenville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1119
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 937
- Newtown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1131
- St Pius' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1091
- Newtown High School of Performing ArtsSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1131
- Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1040
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Alexandria
Is Alexandria safe?
Alexandria has a residential safety score of 32/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,721 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Alexandria?
In Alexandria, the median house price is $2.23M and the median unit price is $955K. Median weekly house rent is $1,130.
How far is Alexandria from Sydney CBD?
Alexandria is about 4.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 17 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Alexandria?
Alexandria has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1042 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Alexandria?
Alexandria has a transport score of 98/100, including 1 train station and 59 bus stops.