Erskineville - Alexandria, NSW 2529
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $591/wk Median
- 52.8% Renters
Erskineville - Alexandria Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.1k
- Median age
- 34
- Median weekly rent
- $591
- To the CBD
- 4.7km
- Walkability
- 9
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Erskineville - Alexandria Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Erskineville - Alexandria for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 52.8% of the suburb's 19,126 residents rent.
Around Erskineville - Alexandria
Erskineville - Alexandria Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Erskineville - Alexandria Village
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Erskineville - Alexandria
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Erskineville - Alexandria
Real questions renters ask before moving to Erskineville - Alexandria.
Is Erskineville - Alexandria walkable?
Erskineville - Alexandria carries a walkability score of 9.0/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How far is Erskineville - Alexandria from the Sydney CBD?
Erskineville - Alexandria is approximately 5km from the Sydney CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 15-30 minutes.
What's the community like in Erskineville - Alexandria?
Erskineville - Alexandria has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 19,126, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Erskineville - Alexandria?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Erskineville - Alexandria is $591. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $591 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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