Alexandria Suburb Profile
Once brimming with industry and warehouses, living in Alexandria reflects the transformation of this vibrant neighborhood, which has become one of Sydney’s top addresses for creatives and investors. Shaking off its industrial roots, living in Alexandria now means enjoying a dynamic mix of fashion, design, and art scenes, with an influx of designer brands, boutique showrooms, and unique outlet stores nestled amid industrial estates. Sydneysiders flock here for the vibrant café culture and renowned bakeries.
On Alexandria’s western edge, Sydney Park offers a sprawling 40 hectares of green space with an off-leash dog area, multiple playgrounds, and cycle paths that connect to routes throughout Alexandria and neighboring suburbs. Amidst all this activity are quiet, tree-lined streets lined with Victorian and Art Deco homes, alongside converted warehouses that create a unique inner-city charm.
Area Features
Café Culture
Claiming its rightful spot in Sydney’s brunch scene, Alexandria’s café culture mixes some of the finest food and coffee with funky fitouts in warehouse conversions and hole-in-the-wall’s.
The Mill
A destination in itself, this cluster of historic buildings has been converted in to The Mill, home to the popular Grounds of Alexandria and The Potting Shed. A foodies’ destination and a social gathering spot, The Mill is for grownups and kids, with markets, live music and farm animals..
Shopping
Home to designer brands Coco Republic, Space and Jardan, and a large supercentre, Alexandria is one of Sydney’s top go-to places for homewares and furniture.
Local industry and the creative scene bring a lot of people to the neighbourhood, every day of the week. Working class folk who have long called Alexandria home live alongside professionals, DINKS (double income no kids) and mature empty nesters who have been moving into the area as gentrification proceeds.