Alexander Heights

Alexander Heights has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Alexander Heights has an estimated population of approximately 8,226 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 454 people (5.8%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,772 people. This shift is determined from the resident count of 8,225, projected by AreaSearch after analyzing the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) and a single validated new address following the Census date. Such a population count corresponds to a density of 2,586 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quarter of national areas analyzed by AreaSearch. In recent times, population expansion in the district was chiefly fueled by arrivals from abroad, who accounted for roughly 75.0% of the total demographic growth.

AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 district, published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 districts lacking this coverage, and to project expansion across all districts in the years after 2032, AreaSearch applies cohort-specific growth rates published by the ABS in its most recent Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 data). Assessing future population projections, growth in the lowest quarter of statistical areas studied by AreaSearch is expected, with the locality projected to add 208 residents by 2041 under combined SA2-level forecasts, showing a total expansion of 2.5% over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Alexander Heights according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals mapped from statistical divisions, the suburb of Alexander Heights has seen roughly 3 dwellings authorized for development each year, with a projected 18 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 16 during FY-26 to date. Given that an average of 6.3 people annually relocated to the neighborhood for every house constructed during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand outstrips supply by a wide margin, which commonly drives up local prices and intensifies buyer rivalry, while fresh dwellings are constructed at an average value of $279,000.

Relative to Greater Perth, the suburb of Alexander Heights displays a much lower level of construction volume. This restricted influx of new properties generally bolsters demand and valuations for pre-existing houses, even though building volume has risen recently. This pace is also lower than the national standard, reflecting a mature market environment and indicating prospective development bottlenecks. New construction is composed of 80.0% standalone houses and 20.0% multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing the suburban profile of the locality with a focus on family properties appealing to buyers wanting space. Averaging roughly 1168 people per residential approval, the suburb of Alexander Heights demonstrates a highly established property market.

Moving forward, the suburb of Alexander Heights is projected to add 207 residents through to 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly calculation by AreaSearch). With current construction paces, residential supply could find it difficult to keep pace with population growth, which may intensify competition among buyers and support price growth.

Alexander Heights has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Few elements impact local performance as directly as updates to regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. In total, 6 undertakings have been highlighted by AreaSearch as having a probable influence on the neighborhood. Primary developments include The Heights Estate, Alexander Heights Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Alexander Heights Village, and Hepburn Avenue/Marangaroo Drive Roundabout Upgrade, with the following list outlining those expected to be of greatest significance.

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Alexander Heights shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

The workforce of the suburb of Alexander Heights is evenly distributed between professional and industrial occupations, showing solid representation in manufacturing and production fields, an unemployment rate of 8.9%, and an estimated 2.5% expansion in employment over the preceding year, derived from AreaSearch collections of statistical area statistics. In March 2026, 4,386 local residents are employed, whereas the unemployment rate is 4.7% higher than the Greater Perth metric of 4.2%, pointing to potential for advancement, and labor force participation matches the Greater Perth level of 70.2% closely. Census records show a minimal 6.0% of the population working from home, though the disruptions of Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind.

The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The community displays a clear industrial concentration in manufacturing, where its employment share is 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, mining provides jobs for only 3.7% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Greater Perth figure of 7.0%. The heavily residential character of the neighborhood appears to provide few local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population.

According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from regional statistical divisions, the 12-month timeframe saw jobs increase by 2.5% while the workforce expanded by 3.9%, which raised the unemployment rate by 1.2 percentage points. This differs from Greater Perth, which recorded a 2.0% rise in employment, a 2.5% growth in the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 can supply additional context regarding prospective demand in the suburb of Alexander Heights. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been aligned with local workforce data to project expansion paths. Though national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different fields. Projecting these sector-specific forecasts onto the local employment distribution suggests that employment in the suburb of Alexander Heights should rise by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Alexander Heights fall below the national standard based on the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median taxpayer income in the suburb of Alexander Heights is $54,893 and the average income is $62,638, compared to Greater Perth metrics of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current projections indicate values of approximately $60,893 (median) and $69,484 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census ranks household earnings at the 47th percentile ($1,709 weekly), and individual earnings at the 29th percentile. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common, containing 37.9% of residents (3,117 people), matching the metropolitan region where this group makes up 32.0%. Housing affordability constraints are severe, with just 84.6% of income left over, placing it at the 49th percentile.

Alexander Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Residential composition in the suburb of Alexander Heights, measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 91.0% standalone houses and 9.0% alternative housing formats (townhouses, flats, and other configurations), compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative housing formats. At the same time, owner-occupancy rates in the suburb of Alexander Heights stood far above the Perth metropolitan average at 32.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (51.1%) or occupied by tenants (16.3%). The median monthly home loan repayment in the locality was lower than the Perth metropolitan average at $1,733, and the median weekly rental cost was $360, compared to Perth metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, mortgage obligations in the suburb of Alexander Heights are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent costs remain below the national average of $375.

Alexander Heights features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Families make up the vast majority of households at 80.1%, consisting of 38.3% couples raising children, 26.2% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.9%, with single-person households at 18.1% and shared group households representing 2.0% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 people exceeds the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Alexander Heights fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The suburb of Alexander Heights displays educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (16.3%) tracking well below the national average of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 11.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Practical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (25.6%).

Enrollment rates in study are remarkably high, with 27.9% of the population currently participating in formal schooling. This is made up of 9.4% in primary schools, 8.3% in high schools, and 4.6% in higher education institutions.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Analysis of public transit options shows 36 functional transit stops situated within the suburb of Alexander Heights, consisting of various bus options. These transit points are utilized by 9 distinct routes, which combine to support 2,849 weekly commuter journeys. Transit access is classified as good, with locals generally living 204 meters from the closest stop. Being a mostly residential district, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb, and cars remain the primary transit mode at 88%, with 5% choosing train travel. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per home, which is above the metropolitan average. A relatively low 6.0% of local workers perform their jobs from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 settings).

Transit service frequency averages 407 journeys per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 79 weekly runs per transit stop.

Alexander Heights's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health statistics demonstrate generally positive conditions for residents of the suburb of Alexander Heights, with AreaSearch calculations of mortality rates and medical conditions showing profiles closely matching national standards, with typical frequencies of prevalent conditions across youth and elderly cohorts, and private medical insurance adoption trailing the average SA2 district slightly at roughly 52% of the population (~4,283 people). This compares to 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth.

The most prevalent health diagnoses in the locality were asthma and mental health concerns, affecting 7.1 and 6.8% of the community, respectively, while 72.4% of residents reported having no medical conditions whatsoever compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. The demographic under 65 years old shows better than average health. The neighborhood has 17.9% of its residents aged 65 and over (1,472 people), which is higher than the 16.1% average in Greater Perth. Health outcomes for these senior citizens are above average, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.

Alexander Heights is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Alexander Heights demonstrates high marks in cultural variety, with 40.8% of the population having been born overseas and 37.8% communicating in a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in the suburb of Alexander Heights, representing 50.8% of residents. However, the most notable variance is in Buddhism, which accounts for 7.6% of the population, compared to 2.7% throughout Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestral backgrounds (parents' country of birth), the three largest cohorts in the suburb of Alexander Heights are English, representing 20.7% of the population, which is significantly lower than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, representing 19.0% of the population, and Other, representing 17.8% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 11.2%. Furthermore, there are stark differences in the proportions of other ancestral groups: Vietnamese is highly represented at 7.5% of the suburb of Alexander Heights (compared to 0.8% regionally), Macedonian at 2.4% (compared to 0.4%) and Serbian at 0.9% (compared to 0.3%).

Alexander Heights's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age of 39 years in the suburb of Alexander Heights is slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and very close to the Australian average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 55 - 64 age bracket is noticeably over-represented (14.0% locally), while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented (12.6%). Data collected since the 2021 Census shows the 65 to 74 group has expanded from 9.0% to 10.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 group has grown from 4.0% to 5.6%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort has contracted from 13.3% to 12.0% and the 55 to 64 group has declined from 15.1% to 14.0%. Demographic projections for 2041 point to significant changes in the suburb of Alexander Heights. Leading these adjustments, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand by 57% (261 people), growing to 722 from 460. Demographic aging persists as individuals aged 65 and older account for 81% of the expected population growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts are projected to see population contractions.