Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Forest Lodge — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Alexandria commands a $55K premium on median property price over Forest Lodge; Forest Lodge 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
Forest Lodge
2037
Choose Alexandria if...
- Alexandria leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Forest Lodge if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Forest Lodge more expensive?
- Alexandria has the higher median house price ($2.10M) compared with $2.05M in Forest Lodge.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Forest Lodge?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $800/wk in Forest Lodge, making Forest Lodge the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Forest Lodge 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 Forest Lodge?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Forest Lodge has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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