Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Rosebery — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Rosebery commands a $200K premium on median property price over Alexandria; Alexandria is $157/wk cheaper per week to rent. 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
Rosebery
2018
Choose Alexandria if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Rosebery if...
- Rosebery leads on 4 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Rosebery more expensive?
- Rosebery has the higher median house price ($2.31M) compared with $2.10M in Alexandria.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Rosebery?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $980/wk in Rosebery, making Alexandria the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Rosebery 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 Rosebery?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Rosebery has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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