Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Redfern — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Alexandria commands a $195K premium on median property price over Redfern; Alexandria 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
Redfern
2016
Choose Alexandria if...
- School options within walking distance matter
- Alexandria leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Choose Redfern if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Redfern more expensive?
- Alexandria has the higher median house price ($2.10M) compared with $1.91M in Redfern.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Redfern?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $789/wk in Redfern, making Redfern the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Redfern 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 Redfern?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Redfern has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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