Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Darlinghurst: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Darlinghurst commands a $412K premium on median property price over Alexandria; Darlinghurst 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
Darlinghurst
2010
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Alexandria | Darlinghurst |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Alexandria leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Darlinghurst leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 5▲ |
FINANCEFinance Darlinghurst leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.10M | $2.52M |
| Median unit price | $908K | $1.00M |
| Median weekly rent | $823/wk | $775/wk |
| Annual price growth | +1.3% | +18.4%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Darlinghurst 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 want a lower entry price for a house
Choose Darlinghurst if...
- Darlinghurst leads on Family, Finance, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
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Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Darlinghurst more expensive?
- Darlinghurst has the higher median house price ($2.52M) compared with $2.10M in Alexandria.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Darlinghurst?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $775/wk in Darlinghurst, making Darlinghurst the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Darlinghurst 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 Darlinghurst?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Darlinghurst has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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