Suburb comparison
Alexandria vs Paddington: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Paddington commands a $1.15M premium on median property price over Alexandria; Paddington 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
Paddington
2021
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Alexandria | Paddington |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Paddington leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Paddington leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 2 | 3▲ |
FINANCEFinance Paddington leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | B▲(0) |
| Median house price | $2.10M | $3.25M |
| Median unit price | $908K | $955K |
| Median weekly rent | $823/wk | $825/wk |
| Annual price growth | +1.3% | +2.0%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Alexandria leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 86▲ | 81 |
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 Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Paddington if...
- Paddington leads on Safety, Family, Finance
- School options within walking distance matter
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Common questions
- Is Alexandria or Paddington more expensive?
- Paddington has the higher median house price ($3.25M) compared with $2.10M in Alexandria.
- Which is better for renters — Alexandria or Paddington?
- Median weekly rent is $823/wk in Alexandria and $825/wk in Paddington, making Alexandria the more affordable rental market.
- Is Alexandria or Paddington 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 Paddington?
- Alexandria has 2 schools in the postcode, and Paddington has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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