Side by sideSuburb comparison

Erskineville vs Alexandria.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Alexandria edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Alexandria (1051) sits above Erskineville (1046).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Alexandria edges out on average school ICSEA (1051 vs 1046).

Common questionsErskineville vs Alexandria

Common questions

Does Erskineville or Alexandria have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Alexandria scores 1051 vs 1046 in Erskineville. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Erskineville
Metric
Alexandria

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$900/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$558/wk
$620/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$560/wk
45.0%
Owner occupied
46.0%
53.0%
Renter occupied
52.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
40
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
9,657
Population
9,649
34
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1046
Avg ICSEA
1051

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).