Alexandria NSW, 2015
Alexandria Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Dreaming of a property in Alexandria, NSW 2015? It's fundamental to evaluate whether the suburb meets your real estate requirements. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides information on Alexandria property prices, demographics & market trends to help you make informed decisions about your future property purchase.
If you're considering a move to Alexandria, keep reading for a brief historical overview to discover more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Alexandria is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, just four kilometres south of Sydney's central business district. Based on the 2016 census, Alexandria is home to 9922 residents.
The suburbs surrounding Alexandria are Erskineville, Eveleigh, Redfern, Waterloo, Zetland, Beaconsfield, Newtown, St. Peters, Mascot, Green Square, and Rosebery.
Living in Alexandria Alexandria is primarily industrial, with some quiet residential areas along the northern section of the suburb. Numerous cafes and restaurants are found in Alexandria, where some of the local favourites include the Grounds of Alexandria, Care Sopra, Cipro Pizza al Taglio, and Bourke Street Bakery.
For outdoor facilities, the suburb has Alexandria Park, which features a sports field, play area for kids, off-leash areas and various recreational facilities.
The schools located in Alexandria include the Wunanbiri Preschool, Central Sydney Intensive English High School, and Alexandria Park Community School.
History of Alexandria The suburb's name is a commemoration of the victory of the British Empire military against Napoleon in the Battles of Alexandria. In 1868, Alexandria became a Municipality after it separated from Waterloo. In 1879, land for the town hall was purchased and was completed in 1881. The said building is listed in NSW's Heritage Register.
In 1943, Alexandria became Australia's largest industrial district and was called the "Birmingham of Australia".
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