Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Beaconsfield — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Beaconsfield commands a $295K premium on median property price over Alexandria. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
City of Sydney
Alexandria
2015
City of Sydney
Beaconsfield
2015
Choose Alexandria if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Choose Beaconsfield if...
- Beaconsfield leads on 3 of the 3 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Beaconsfield more expensive?
- Beaconsfield has the higher median house price ($2.40M) compared with $2.10M in Alexandria.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Beaconsfield?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $823/wk in Beaconsfield, making Beaconsfield the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Beaconsfield at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Alexandria vs Beaconsfield?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Beaconsfield has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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