ALEXANDRIA
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THE AREA
With a blend of working-class ethos and a burgeoning creative scene, Alexandria is fast becoming a dynamic and vibrant neighbourhood with an intriguing edge. Once the home of hardworking factory and shift workers, this inner-city suburb is shedding its industrial past and becoming one of Sydney’s most sought-after addresses.
Lifestyle
Once brimming with industry and warehouses, Alexandria was the epitome of the inner-city industrial suburb. Now she’s switching gears, and this vibrant neighbourhood is becoming one of Sydney’s hottest addresses for creatives and affluent investors.
Shaking off some of its industrial ways, Alexandria has been busy redefining itself, and has attracted some big names to the area from the fashion, design and art scene. Sydneysiders swarm to Alexandria for its vibrant café culture and mouth-watering bakeries, with the Grounds of Alexandria at the helm. Designer brands, boutique showrooms, auction houses and outlet stores sit amidst industrial estates. Also in this dynamic neighbourhood are sporting complexes where you can get your heart rate pumping at indoor rock climbing or trampoline centres.
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Once brimming with industry and warehouses, Alexandria was the epitome of the inner-city industrial suburb. Now she’s switching gears, and this vibrant neighbourhood is becoming one of Sydney’s hottest addresses for creatives and affluent investors.
Shaking off some of its industrial ways, Alexandria has been busy redefining itself, and has attracted some big names to the area from the fashion, design and art scene. Sydneysiders swarm to Alexandria for its vibrant café culture and mouth-watering bakeries, with the Grounds of Alexandria at the helm. Designer brands, boutique showrooms, auction houses and outlet stores sit amidst industrial estates. Also in this dynamic neighbourhood are sporting complexes where you can get your heart rate pumping at indoor rock climbing or trampoline centres.
Sydney Park on Alexandria’s western edge is a much-loved green space that encompasses 40 hectares. It’s popular for its off-leash dog area, multiple playgrounds and cycle paths, which connect to cycle ways throughout Alexandria and beyond to neighbouring suburbs and Sydney’s CBD.
Amidst all this are quiet, tree-lined streets which boast charming Victorian and Art Deco style homes and cottages. Combined with the warehouses that are being converted into private residences and shopfronts you have one funky inner-city suburb.
Neighbours
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.
Neighbours
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.
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.
