Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Chippendale: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Alexandria commands a $240K premium on median property price over Chippendale; Alexandria has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
City of Sydney
Alexandria
2015
City of Sydney
Chippendale
2008
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Alexandria | Chippendale |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Alexandria leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B▲(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2▲ | 1 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.10M | $1.86M |
| Median unit price | $908K | $760K |
| Median weekly rent | $823/wk | $840/wk |
| Annual price growth | +1.3%▲ | -6.3% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Chippendale leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+(1) | A-▲(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 86 | 95▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Alexandria if...
- Alexandria leads on Safety
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family, Finance.
Choose Chippendale if...
- Chippendale leads on Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Family, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Chippendale more expensive?
- Alexandria has the higher median house price ($2.10M) compared with $1.86M in Chippendale.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Chippendale?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $840/wk in Chippendale, making Alexandria the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Chippendale 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 Chippendale?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Chippendale has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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