Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Elizabeth Bay — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Alexandria commands a $1.01M premium on median property price over Elizabeth Bay; Elizabeth Bay is $123/wk cheaper per week to rent; Elizabeth Bay 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
Elizabeth Bay
2011
Choose Alexandria if...
- Alexandria leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Elizabeth Bay if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Elizabeth Bay leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Elizabeth Bay more expensive?
- Alexandria has the higher median house price ($2.10M) compared with $1.09M in Elizabeth Bay.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Elizabeth Bay?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $700/wk in Elizabeth Bay, making Elizabeth Bay the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Elizabeth Bay 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 Elizabeth Bay?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Elizabeth Bay has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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