Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Haymarket — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Alexandria commands a $1.14M premium on median property price over Haymarket; Alexandria is $52/wk cheaper per week to rent; Haymarket 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
Haymarket
2000
Choose Alexandria if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Haymarket if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Haymarket leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Haymarket more expensive?
- Alexandria has the higher median house price ($2.10M) compared with $968K in Haymarket.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Haymarket?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $875/wk in Haymarket, making Alexandria the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Haymarket 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 Haymarket?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Haymarket has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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