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Alexandria 2015 suburb insights

Thinking about buying in Alexandria (2015)? This page consolidates 16 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, and Transport for NSW to help you build a complete picture of what ownership and life in the City of Sydney suburb actually looks like. The analysis covers affordability signals — median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility — alongside lifestyle indicators including school catchments and walkability, risk factors such as flood and bushfire exposure, and suburb-change metrics covering the development pipeline and price trajectory. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation above, or scroll through the full analysis below.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Alexandria?

Can I afford Alexandria?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Alexandria? Based on the suburb median of $907,500 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,480/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
39.0%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$726,000 loan
20% deposit ($181,500)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 39% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Alexandria39.0%
Sydney median income49.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Alexandria?

Rental market in Alexandria

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 75 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$900per week
Sep 2025 · 75 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $773 per week (54 bonds)Mar 23: $825 per week (57 bonds)Jun 23: $810 per week (61 bonds)Sep 23: $800 per week (94 bonds)Dec 23: $858 per week (74 bonds)Mar 24: $885 per week (83 bonds)Jun 24: $870 per week (65 bonds)Sep 24: $850 per week (100 bonds)Dec 24: $850 per week (69 bonds)Mar 25: $900 per week (91 bonds)Jun 25: $918 per week (94 bonds)Sep 25: $900 per week (75 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Erskineville2043
$1,000▲$100
0.7 km away
Waterloo2017
$1,130▲$230
1.5 km away
Enmore2042
$800▼$100
1.6 km away
Redfern2016
$945▲$45
2.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Alexandria Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Alexandria

36
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:07 AEST
Alexandria station · 0.5 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 25 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.7µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.3pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Alexandria station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Alexandria change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2015

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2015. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Alexandria change?

Investor activity in Alexandria

2015 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in City of Sydney

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other City of Sydney postcodes, or explore the full City of Sydney suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2015?
Alexandria is the primary suburb with postcode 2015 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Alexandria is the main locality.
Which local government area is Alexandria in?
Alexandria (2015) is located in the City of Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Alexandria?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Alexandria (2015) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Alexandria flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Alexandria. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Alexandria?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Alexandria (2015), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Alexandria (2015) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Alexandria (2015). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Alexandria changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Alexandria (2015) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Alexandria in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Alexandria 2015: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full City of Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.