Living in Alexandria
Alexandria is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, located 4 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney.
History
Alexandria was named after Princess Alexandra, wife of King Edward VII. The name was also used for the surrounding parish. In 1868, the Borough of Alexandria was formed, after separating from Waterloo. In 1968 the boundaries were changed again and Alexandria was part of a new municipality, South Sydney Council. South Sydney was brought back into the City of Sydney in 1982 and then became separate again under the City of Sydney Act of 1988. In 2004, Alexandria moved back into the City of Sydney, when the City of Sydney was merged with the City of South Sydney.
Transport Links
The area is well serviced by bus routes to the Sydney CBD. Alexandria is also within walking distance of two railway lines on the City Rail network. Green Square railway station, located on the north-eastern fringe, is on the Airport and East Hills line. Erskineville railway station and St Peters railway station are serviced by the City Rail Bankstown Line.
Recreation
Sydney Park, Alexandria Park and McKell Playground can all be found here, with tennis courts and a cricket oval. Erskineville Oval is just over the western border.A number of popular pubs are located in the suburb including the Alexandria Hotel, Iron Duke Hotel, Buckland Hotel, Lord Raglan Hotel and the Cricketers' Arms.
Schools
Erskineville Public School, Alexandria Public School, Cleveland Street High School and Alexandria Park Community School can all be found here.