Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Darlinghurst — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Darlinghurst commands a $412K premium on median property price over Alexandria; Darlinghurst has more schools within the postcode. 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
Darlinghurst
2010
Choose Alexandria if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Choose Darlinghurst if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Darlinghurst leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Darlinghurst more expensive?
- Darlinghurst has the higher median house price ($2.52M) compared with $2.10M in Alexandria.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Darlinghurst?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $775/wk in Darlinghurst, making Darlinghurst the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Darlinghurst 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 Darlinghurst?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Darlinghurst has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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