Is Alexandria or Forest Lodge more expensive?

Alexandria has the higher median house price ($2.10M) compared with $2.05M in Forest Lodge.

Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Forest Lodge?

Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $800/wk in Forest Lodge, making Forest Lodge the more affordable rental market.

Is Alexandria or Forest Lodge 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 Forest Lodge?

Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Forest Lodge has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Alexandria vs Forest Lodge: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Alexandria commands a $55K premium on median property price over Forest Lodge; Forest Lodge 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

Forest Lodge

2037

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Alexandria (2015) and Forest Lodge (2037) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Alexandria	Forest Lodge
SAFETYSafety Forest Lodge leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B▲(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	3▲
FINANCEFinance Alexandria leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C▲(0)	C(0)
Median house price	$2.10M	$2.05M
Median unit price	$908K	$1.21M
Median weekly rent	$823/wk	$800/wk
Annual price growth	+1.3%▲	-8.9%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Forest Lodge leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+(1)	B+▲(1)
Walkability percentile	86	90▲

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 Finance

Tied on Family.

Choose Forest Lodge if...

Forest Lodge leads on Safety, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Alexandria or Forest Lodge more expensive?: Alexandria has the higher median house price ($2.10M) compared with $2.05M in Forest Lodge.
Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Forest Lodge?: Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $800/wk in Forest Lodge, making Forest Lodge the more affordable rental market.
Is Alexandria or Forest Lodge 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 Forest Lodge?: Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Forest Lodge has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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