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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the estimated population of Alexandria as of Nov 2025 is around 11,010. This reflects an increase of 1,361 people (14.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,649 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 10,805 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 340 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,110 persons per square kilometer, placing Alexandria in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 14.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the state (6.7%) and metropolitan area growth rates, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth of national areas is projected for Alexandria, with the suburb expected to increase by 2,280 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 17.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Alexandria averaged approximately 102 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 511 homes. As of FY-26, no approvals have been recorded yet. Each year, an average of two new residents is associated with each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value of new homes is $593,000.

In the current financial year, commercial approvals worth $172.0 million have been registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Alexandria has recorded 82.0% more new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers, although development activity has slowed in recent periods. Recent construction consists of 1.0% detached houses and 99.0% medium and high-density housing, providing affordable entry pathways that attract downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has approximately 192 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Alexandria is projected to add 1,961 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favourable 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

AreaSearch has identified 74 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include The Erskineville Project at Ashmore Precinct, Erskineville Village, One Sydney Park, and Green Square to Ashmore Connector (Ngamuru Avenue).

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Alexandria significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Alexandria has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.5% over the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of June 2025, 7,959 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is high at 81.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include professional & technical (employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Construction has limited presence with 4.4% employment compared to 8.6% regionally.

The area hosts more jobs than residents, with 1.9 workers per resident as of the Census. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 0.5%, labour force by 0.7%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded higher growth rates and increases in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alexandria's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

Alexandria has a median taxpayer income of $83,324 and an average income of $108,431 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This places Alexandria in the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $93,831 (median) and $122,104 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Alexandria rank highly nationally, between the 93rd and 98th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 33.3% of the population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 30.9% similarly occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners (45.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the area. High housing costs consume 19.4% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Alexandria features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Alexandria's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 4.8% houses and 95.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 2.3% houses and 97.7% 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 in the area was $2,751, while the median weekly rent was $560. Sydney metro's figures were $2,705 and $550 respectively. Nationally, Alexandria's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863, with rents substantially above the national average of $375.

Alexandria features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a higher-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 constitute the remaining 45.0%, with lone person households at 34.9% and group households making up 10.2%. The median household size is 2.0 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 1.9.

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

Educational attainment in Alexandria is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 63.0% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 40.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 19.7% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 10.1% and certificates 9.6%.

A significant 23.7% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.7% in tertiary education, 5.5% in primary education, and 2.8% in secondary education. Educational institutions include Alexandria Park Community School and Central Sydney Intensive English High School, serving a total of 1,408 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1045) with balanced educational opportunities, comprising one secondary and one K-12 school. Alexandria functions as an education hub, offering 12.8 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 7.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Alexandria has 61 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 14 different routes, facilitating 9,484 weekly passenger trips in total. The city's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 111 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 1,354 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 155 weekly trips per individual stop.

Alexandria's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Alexandria has excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 70% of Alexandria's total population (7,667 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.6% and 8.1% of residents respectively. A majority, 76.1%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Sydney's 77.4%. Alexandria has a smaller proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 6.8% (748 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 9.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among Alexandria's senior residents are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

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% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.1% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Alexandria, comprising 30.6%. Judaism is overrepresented, at 1.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 1.1%.

The top ancestry groups are English (22.7%), Australian (17.5%), and Other (13.0%). French (1.0%) is notably overrepresented compared to the regional average of 1.1%, as are Spanish (0.9% vs 1.0%) and Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.4%).

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

Alexandria's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Alexandria has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34, at 30.5%, but fewer residents aged 5-14, at 5.6%. This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 21.9% to 22.9%, while the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 32.6% to 30.5%. By 2041, Alexandria's population is projected to experience substantial demographic changes. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 41%, adding 587 residents to reach a total of 2,030. Conversely, the 0-4 age cohort shows minimal growth, with an increase of just 3% (16 people).