Alexandria

Alexandria lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch's validation of new addresses, the suburb of Alexandria had an estimated population of around 11,084 as of Feb 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 1,435 people (14.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,649. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 10,828 in Jun 2024 and an additional 362 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 3,131 persons per square kilometer, placing Alexandria in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate exceeded both the state (7.8%) and Greater Sydney regions since the 2021 census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends project an above median growth, with Alexandria expected to increase by 2,244 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Alexandria among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Alexandria averaged approximately 83 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 417 homes. As of FY-26, 68 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built has gained an average of 2.5 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value for these dwellings is $593,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

In FY-26, there have been $93.8 million in commercial approvals, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Alexandria shows moderately higher building activity, with 48.0% more approvals per person over the past five years. Recent construction comprises 2.0% detached dwellings and 98.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a focus on higher-density living. As of around 191 people per approval, Alexandria reflects a developing area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Alexandria is projected to add approximately 1,856 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Alexandria has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by alterations in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 73 such projects that could potentially affect this area. Notable projects include The Erskineville Project (Ashmore Precinct), Erskineville Village, One Sydney Park, and Green Square to Ashmore Connector (Ngamuru Avenue). The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Alexandria well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Alexandria has a highly educated workforce with the technology sector being notably represented. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 7,650 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation in Alexandria is high at 81.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 64.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Alexandria has a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Construction employs only 4.4% of local workers, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.9 workers per resident, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.2% alongside a 1.7% employment decline in Alexandria, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alexandria's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Alexandria's median income among taxpayers is $83,330, with an average of $108,441. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $90,713 (median) and $118,049 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Alexandria rank highly nationally, between the 93rd and 98th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 33.3% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, consistent with metropolitan trends at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident with 45.4% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 19.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Alexandria features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Alexandria's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 4.8% houses and 95.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alexandria was at 12.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.9% and rented ones at 52.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,751, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Alexandria was $560, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Alexandria's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Alexandria features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 55.0% of all households, including 16.0% couples with children, 33.8% couples without children, and 4.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 45.0%, with lone person households at 34.9% and group households comprising 10.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Alexandria exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Alexandria's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 63.0% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This strong showing positions the area well for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most common at 40.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%).

Vocational pathways account for 19.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 9.6%. Notably, 23.7% of Alexandria's population is actively pursuing formal education. This includes 8.7% in tertiary education, 5.5% in primary education, and 2.8% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Alexandria has 82 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are covered by 14 different routes, offering a total of 10,237 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 109 meters, indicating excellent accessibility. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 49%, followed by train at 19% and walking at 14%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.4 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 64.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,462 trips per day, equating to approximately 124 weekly trips per stop.

Alexandria's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Alexandria. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 70% of the total population (7,718 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.6 and 8.1% of residents respectively. Seventy-six point one percent of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 7.0% of residents aged 65 and over (775 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Alexandria was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Alexandria was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 22.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Alexandria, comprising 30.6% of people. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 1.2% compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (22.7%), Australian (17.5%), and Other (13.0%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: French is overrepresented at 1.0%, Spanish at 0.9%, and Hungarian at 0.5%.

Alexandria hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Alexandria's median age is 35 years, slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 and the national average of 38. The 25-34 age group constitutes 29.5%, higher than Greater Sydney but lower than the national 14.4%. The 5-14 cohort makes up 5.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 35-44 age group has increased from 21.9% to 23.1%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 32.6% to 29.5%. By 2041, population forecasts show the 45-54 age cohort will increase by 547 people (37%), from 1,474 to 2,022. The 0-4 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 1%, adding 6 people.