Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Potts Point — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Potts Point commands a $1.67M premium on median property price over Alexandria; Potts Point is $123/wk cheaper per week to rent; Potts Point 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
Potts Point
2011
Choose Alexandria if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Alexandria leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Potts Point if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Potts Point more expensive?
- Potts Point has the higher median house price ($3.77M) compared with $2.10M in Alexandria.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Potts Point?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $700/wk in Potts Point, making Potts Point the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Potts Point 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 Potts Point?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Potts Point has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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