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Alexandria vs Zetland

A data-only, side-by-side comparison of Alexandria and Zetland, two suburbs in New South Wales — population, demographics, socio-economic profile and climate, drawn from public sources.

Key differences

  • Zetland is the larger of the two, with about 12,622 residents to Alexandria's 9,649.
  • Alexandria sits a little higher on the ABS SEIFA index of socio-economic advantage (1174 to 1157, where about 1000 is the national average).
  • Median weekly household income is higher in Alexandria ($2,654 to $2,192).
  • Residents are typically older in Alexandria (median age 34 to 30).

Alexandria vs Zetland side by side

MeasureAlexandriaZetland
Population (2021)9,64912,622
Median age3430
Median weekly household income$2,654$2,192
SEIFA score11741157
Local government areaSydneySydney
State / territoryNew South WalesNew South Wales
Avg summer high (Jan)26.6°C26.6°C
Avg winter high (Jul)17.2°C17.2°C
Annual rainfall902 mm902 mm

Climate figures are long-run monthly normals (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).

Common questions

Is Alexandria or Zetland bigger?

Zetland is larger, with about 12,622 residents at the 2021 Census compared with 9,649 in Alexandria.

Is Alexandria or Zetland warmer?

Alexandria is generally warmer in summer, with an average January daytime high of 26.6°C compared with 26.6°C.

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