Alexandria is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, located about 5 kilometres south of the CBD in New South Wales, Australia. This dynamic Sydney neighbourhood is known for its prosperous history and multicultural community. Due to its proximity to Sydney and access to modern amenities, Alexandria has now become a top tourist attraction and a preferred location for a home for those looking to move away from the city’s bustle. Once an industrial town, Alexandria is now transformed into a trendy and vibrant suburb, welcoming people from all corners of the world to its historical and recreational facilities. Here are some exciting facts about Alexandria.

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The postcode of Alexandria is 2015.

It is 4-5 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district.

The population of Alexandria, as of 2021, was 9,649.

Alexandria was established in 1835. It was named (Alexandria) in 1838.

The Municipality of Alexandria was created in 1868.

One of the famous hotels and historical landmarks in Alexandria, the Iron Duke Hotel, is named after the 1st Duke of Wellington, Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley.

The original Town Hall was built in Garden Street in 1880-81 by Ferdinand Reuss Senior. It is now used as a community centre and a branch of the City of Sydney Library.

By 1943, Alexandria was the largest industrial hub in Australia. It was famously called the "Birmingham of Australia." The industrial area of Alexandria, which was spread across 1,000 acres, had 550 factories, mostly manufacturing units.

In 1949, the municipality of Alexandria was incorporated into the City of Sydney. Later, in 1968, it was moved under the municipality of South Sydney Council, which was eventually integrated into the City of Sydney in 2004.

Alexandria also had a tram line that was opened in 1902 and was shut in 1959.

According to the 2021 census, the population of Alexandria was 9,649. Of all residents, over 59% were born in Australia. In terms of ethnicities of residents, the top group was Australian, 31.6%; English, 24.3%; Irish, 13.6%; Chinese, 10.1%; and Scottish, 9.9%.

Over 74% of residents of Alexandria speak English at home. Other popular languages in the region are Mandarin 3.1%, Spanish 2.0%, Cantonese 1.9%, Portuguese 1.0% and Indonesian 1.0%.

Alexandria has a rather diverse culture and is regarded as one of the most culturally dynamic suburbs of Sydney.

Once a prominent industrial region, Alexandria is now a mix of residential and commercial structures. The biggest symbol of the suburb’s industrial prominence is the Sydney Corporate Park, a business park located within Alexandria and hosting offices of over 80 companies. This includes the Australia headquarters of Virgin Atlantic. Other than offices, the site also features a cinema, an entertainment zone with dedicated facilities for indoor trampolining, bowling and skiing, and centres for sports, restaurants, retail shops and a brewery.

Alexandria has a number of famous heritage-listed sites. These include Alexandra Canal, Enginemans Resthouse and Yiu Ming Temple. Besides that, the suburb is home to numerous tourist attractions and recreational spaces, including Sydney Park, a local park and recreational centre, Alexandria Park, McKell Playground, the Lord Raglan Hotel at Henderson Road, the Former Alexandria Baby Clinic, Bestex Mills, The Grounds of Alexandria, a popular contemporary cafe featuring a kitchen garden and space for farm animals, the Alexandria Hotel, Iron Duke Hotel, Buckland Hotel, the Parkview Hotel and the Victorian terrace house at Garden Street.