Alexandria

NSW 2015 • Greater Sydney

9,649
Population (2021)
$84,708
Median Income
3.52 km²
Area
9m
Elevation
Inner CityWarehouse ConversionsYoung ProfessionalsCreative HubUrban Renewal

About Alexandria

Alexandria is a dynamic inner-southern suburb of Sydney, located just 4-5 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Sydney council area. With nearly 10,000 residents, this former industrial heartland — once known as the 'Birmingham of Australia' — has transformed into a trendy urban village. The suburb blends converted warehouses, modern apartments, and creative spaces, attracting a young, professional demographic with high median incomes.

Modern Alexandria offers an enviable lifestyle combining urban convenience with creative edge. The area features Sydney Park's green spaces, boutique cafes, and excellent transport links including Green Square station. It attracts young professionals, couples, and creatives who appreciate warehouse conversions, proximity to the airport, and easy CBD access. The suburb has retained some industrial character while embracing its new identity as a sought-after residential hotspot.

Alexandria falls under postcode 2015 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heffron electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2015
Urban Area
Alexandria - Darlington - Waterloo
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.91°, 151.19°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.52 km²
Elevation
9m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Green Square
0.8 km
10 min
Erskineville
1.2 km
15 min
St Peters
1 km
12 min
Waterloo Metro
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 308, 309, 310 — Central, Marrickville 10-20 min
  • 343, 348 — CBD, Kingsford 15-25 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
5 km
By Train
4 min Green Square to Central
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
15-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10-15 min

🛣️ Excellent train access; most journeys under 20 min to CBD

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    23 O'Riordan Street Alexandria 2015 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Alexandria, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Alexandria • SHR #01621
16-22 Retreat Street Alexandria • SHR #01297
39 Brandling Street Alexandria • SHR #00723

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$560
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,751
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,262
Census 2021
9,649
16.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$69,732
Income 2021
$84,708
21.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,777
Born Overseas 3,403

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 492
  • 2. New Zealand 315
  • 3. China 248
  • 4. United States 137
  • 5. Indonesia 117
  • 6. India 105
  • 7. Ireland 104
  • 8. Malaysia 97
  • 9. Thailand 95
  • 10. Philippines 94
  • 11. South Africa 93
  • 12. Brazil 91
  • 13. Hong Kong 78
  • 14. Italy 67
  • 15. Scotland 63

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,049
Australian 2,347
Irish 1,313
Chinese 978
Scottish 958
Italian 455
German 341
Indian 191
Greek 167
Australian Aboriginal 163

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,354
Both parents born in Australia
4,340
Both parents born overseas
1,445
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
58.4%
Christianity
28.1%
Buddhism
3.0%
Islam
1.2%
Judaism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
474 (4.9%)
5-14 years
597 (6.2%)
15-19 years
176 (1.8%)
20-24 years
578 (6.0%)
25-34 years
3,143 (32.6%)
35-44 years
2,109 (21.9%)
45-54 years
1,247 (12.9%)
55-64 years
732 (7.6%)
65-74 years
399 (4.1%)
75-84 years
152 (1.6%)
85+ years
44 (0.5%)

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