NSW · Sydney Council
Alexandria, 2015
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Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Alexandria hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Sitting close to the city centre, it is easy to dip into neighbouring suburbs for work, dining and events. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a community of people who commute and work locally. Cafés, dining and leisure activities are easy to find, with neighbouring suburbs adding even more choice. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and parks and green space, while housing affordability and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 9,649
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $2,654
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 518 of 5,034
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,751
- Employment rate
- 78.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 172 / 1,309 / 2,939
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $850
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $900
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 274
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 977
- Against the person
- 149
- Against property
- 589
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 101.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 65 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud98
- Malicious Damage To Property78
- Other Theft103
- Steal From Motor Vehicle74
- Steal From Retail Store170
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,044.5
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
129 public transport stops in this suburb
- Green Square Station
- Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand A
- Green Square Station, Botany Rd, Stand B
- Green Square Station, Platform 1
- Green Square Station, Platform 2
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksMitchell Road, Sydney Park Road21 Jun 2026 – 20 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
736 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 33 MADDOX STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1-3 MANDIBLE STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise4C HUNTLEY STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure227 LAWRENCE STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Additional Information Requested
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Specialised Retail Premises; Hours of operation and trading76 O'RIORDAN STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4A HUNTLEY STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Additional Information Requested
- Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading90-96 BOURKE ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure80 SUTTOR STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13-21 MANDIBLE STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation31 SUTTOR STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure200 MITCHELL ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4E HUNTLEY STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation33 GERARD STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises1 37-41 O'RIORDAN STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage138-196 BOURKE ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Pathways and paving; Roller shutter doors adjoining lanes97 GARDEN STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation152 Wyndham St AlexandriaDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure57/-/DP1316696Determined
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure330-336 BOTANY ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure78-82 WYNDHAM STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Building identification sign; Business identification sign9-13 BOURKE ROAD, ALEXANDRIADetermined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure203 BELMONT STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Attached dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure47 BUCKLAND STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading76 MCEVOY STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage16 37-41 O'RIORDAN STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Advertising and signage; Residential Accommodation338 BOTANY ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure634 BOTANY ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Demolition; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units; Retail Premise9-13 BOURKE ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Office Premise; Erection of a new structure78-82 WYNDHAM STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 BOURKE ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure231-233 BELMONT STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation13 PHILLIPS STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure54 BRANDLING STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage11 BOWDEN STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry; Creative industry; Hours of operation and trading3 45-51 HUNTLEY STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation32 JENNINGS STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station3 ELLIS AVENUE ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure79 KINGSCLEAR ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation57 GERARD STREET ALEXANDRIA 2015Under Assessment
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation196-198 MITCHELL ROAD ALEXANDRIA 2015Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
427 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
10 Fountain Street
- Hijinx HotelAmusement Arcade
- Mitchell Road Antique & Design CentreAntiques
17 Bourke Road
- White MicaArt
- WestpacATM
- Bourke Street BakeryBakery
472-474 Gardeners Road, Alexandria
- Tuga PastriesBakery
Unit 10 112 McEvoy Street, Alexandria
- Wholegreen Bakery & Cafe AlexandriaBakery
25 McCauley Street, Alexandria
- Rocks Brewing Co.Bar
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alexandria ParkPark
- Alexandria Technology ParkPark
- Daniel Dawson reservePark
- Dibbs Street ReservePark
- Jack Shuttleworth ReservePark
- Les White ReservePark
- Mitchell Road ReservePark
- Perry ParkPark
- Renwick Street PlaygroundPark
- Sydney ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 4
- Emergency department
- On site
- Alexandria Specialist Day Hospitalclinic
- Chemist WarehouseMcEvoy Streetpharmacy
- D3 ClinicBotany Roadclinic
- Spectrum Medical ImagingBotany Roadyes
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Enginemans Resthouse39 Brandling Street AlexandriaSHR
- Yiu Ming Temple16-22 Retreat Street AlexandriaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 30
- Parks (OSM)
- 12
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 60.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 832nd in Australia
- State rank
- 286th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #83 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #203 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 118 Bourke Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 222amenitiescafe
- 9 Degrees AlexandriaamenitiesUnit 3 85 O'Riordan Streetsports_centre
- 99 Bikesamenities110 Botany Road, Alexandriabicycle
- Adreno (diving gear)amenities678 Botany Road, Alexandriasports
- Al AseelamenitiesBourke Roadrestaurant
- Alan Davidson Ovalamenitiespitch
- Alexandria Basketball Stadiumamenities53-57 Maddox Street, Alexandriasports_centre
- Alexandria Park, Wyndham Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Alexandria Seafoodamenities196fast_food
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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