Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Paddington — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Paddington commands a $1.15M premium on median property price over Alexandria; Paddington 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
Paddington
2021
Choose Alexandria if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Paddington if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Paddington leads on 5 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Paddington more expensive?
- Paddington has the higher median house price ($3.25M) compared with $2.10M in Alexandria.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Paddington?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $825/wk in Paddington, making Alexandria the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Paddington 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 Paddington?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Paddington has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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