Sydney Tools Alexandria: Hours, Address & Price Match

Anyone who’s ever walked into a trade tool store knows the feeling: you see a price tag, do a quick mental double-check, and wonder if you should have looked around first. Sydney Tools Alexandria at 88 Bourke Rd promises to take that guesswork out with a price-beat guarantee, and it’s one of the biggest authorised Festool dealers in the area, with hours that shift between Monday and Saturday and an employee culture worth knowing.

Address: 88 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015 ·
Phone: (02) 9690 0875 ·
Hours: Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30, Sat 08:00–16:00 ·
Founded: 2001

Key facts about the Alexandria store at a glance.

How much do you get paid at Sydney Tools?

Average salary by role

• Retail sales assistants reportedly earn between AU$50,000 and AU$60,000 annually, according to self-reported figures on SEEK (job advertising platform).
• Warehouse and logistics roles fall in a similar band, with team leaders around AU$70,000.
• Glassdoor reviews suggest that trades-adjacent roles (product specialists) can earn AU$55,000–$65,000 plus tool discounts.

How to find salary information

The most reliable source for current pay is SEEK (job advertising platform) when Sydney Tools posts vacancies. Glassdoor (employee review site) also has community-submitted data, though sample sizes are small.

The implication: salary data is self-reported, so actual offers may vary. Cross-check with current job postings for the most accurate figures.

What company owns Sydney Tools?

Company structure

• Sydney Tools operates as a privately owned Australian business founded in 2001 (Sydney Tools Official (retailer website)).
• The company’s About Us page on Sydney Tools Official (retailer website) states it is “Australia’s leading trade tool retailer” but does not name individual shareholders.

Parent company

No publicly available record identifies a corporate parent beyond “Sydney Tools Pty Ltd.” The Australian Business Register (ABN 50 105 745 416) lists the entity as active, but ownership details are not disclosed.

The pattern: private ownership often means more flexible pricing, but less transparency for consumers seeking corporate accountability.

Are there Sydney Tools locations in other cities?

Store directory

• Yes, the chain has over 40 locations across Australia (Sydney Tools Official (store directory)).
• Major NSW locations: Alexandria, Brookvale, Rydalmere, Auburn, Silverwater, Smithfield, Sydney CBD (Wheree.com third-party directory).

List of cities

Interstate stores include Melbourne (Preston, South Melbourne), Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The official website lists all 40+ stores with individual contact details.

What this means: the Alexandria store is part of a network, so you can rely on chain-wide policies when visiting other cities.

Does Sydney Tools beat prices?

How the guarantee works

• Present a comparable price from a competing Australian retailer (online or in-store) and Sydney Tools will beat it by a margin (policy on Sydney Tools Official (retailer website)).
• Must be the same brand, model, and condition (new).

Exclusions

The guarantee does not apply to clearance items, second-hand goods, or prices from overseas websites. Also excluded: any offer that requires membership, bundled deals, or trade-only pricing.

The implication: the guarantee works best for new, identical items from major Australian retailers. Always read the fine print before assuming a price match.

Is Sydney Tools a good place to work?

Employee benefits

• Staff discounts on tools and equipment (mentioned in Glassdoor reviews).
• Some roles offer flexible hours, especially for part-time retail staff.

Work environment

• Glassdoor ratings average around 3.5 stars, with praise for the product knowledge culture and team camaraderie.
• Negative reviews cite understaffing during peak hours and limited career progression for store-level staff.

What this means: the work environment is best for those who prioritize product knowledge and discount perks over rapid career escalation.

Two store formats, one key difference: the Alexandria store’s hours vs the chain’s general pattern.

The implication: if you plan a Friday afternoon visit, the Alexandria store closes two hours earlier than some other Sydney Tools locations. Always call ahead for the latest.

“The best part is the staff discount on tools – you save hundreds on a new Milwaukee kit. The worst part is when it gets busy on Saturday and there’s only two people on the floor.”

— Sydney Tools employee (Glassdoor reviewer)

“I drive past two other hardware stores to come here because they always beat the price and the Festool warranty is handled in-store.”

— Customer quoted in a Festool Australia (dealer review)

For the Alexandria trade professional who values price certainty and tool expertise, the choice is straightforward: use Sydney Tools for big purchases where the price-beat guarantee applies, but always confirm stock and Wednesday hours by phone before making a special trip. Relying on a third-party directory alone could send you to a store that’s closed.

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For those working in Far North Queensland, the Sydney Tools Cairns store guide provides similar details on hours, brands, and services for trade professionals.

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