Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Camperdown — which Sydney suburb suits you?
Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
City of Sydney
Alexandria
2015
City of Sydney
Camperdown
2050
Choose Alexandria if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Alexandria leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Camperdown if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Camperdown leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Camperdown more expensive?
- Alexandria has the higher median house price ($2.10M) compared with $2.10M in Camperdown.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Camperdown?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $853/wk in Camperdown, making Alexandria the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Camperdown 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 Camperdown?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Camperdown has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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