Alexander Heights

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

As per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates for Alexander Heights, the suburb's population stood at approximately 8,120 as of February 2026. This figure indicates a rise of 348 individuals, representing a 4.5% increase since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,772. AreaSearch estimated this resident population of 8,069 following their examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validated one new address post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 2,553 persons per square kilometer, placing Alexander Heights in the upper quartile compared to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed roughly 75% of overall population growth during recent periods.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate post-2032 growth, AreaSearch uses ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future trends suggest lower quartile growth for national areas, with Alexander Heights expected to expand by 182 persons to reach a total of 8,302 by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 2.6% over the 17-year period.

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

Alexander Heights has seen approximately 5 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 25 homes. In FY-26 so far, 6 approvals have been recorded. This results in an estimated average of 3.5 new residents arriving annually per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25.

Demand significantly exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $279,000. Compared to Greater Perth, Alexander Heights has a notably lower building activity level, 94.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. However, development activity has increased in recent periods, though it remains below national averages, suggesting possible planning constraints. New developments consist of 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

The location has approximately 854 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Future projections estimate Alexander Heights to add around 211 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential buyer competition as population grows.

Alexander Heights has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified six projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include The Heights Estate, Alexander Heights Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Alexander Heights Village, and Hepburn Avenue/Marangaroo Drive Roundabout Upgrade. The following list details those likely to have the most relevance.

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Employment performance in Alexander Heights has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Alexander Heights has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 7.8% in the past year, showing an employment growth of 4.2%. As of September 2025, 4,394 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, slightly higher than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth at 71.6%. Census data shows that 6.0% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Notably, manufacturing employment is high, at 1.4 times the regional average.

However, mining employment is low, with only 3.7% compared to Greater Perth's 7.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.2%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alexander Heights's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Alexander Heights' median income among taxpayers is $54,893, with an average of $62,638. This is below the national average and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Alexander Heights would be approximately $60,174 (median) and $68,664 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 47th percentile ($1,709 weekly), while personal income sits at the 29th percentile. In Alexander Heights, 37.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (3,077 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 49th percentile.

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

Alexander Heights' dwellings were 91.0% houses and 9.0% other types at the latest Census, compared to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% others. Home ownership in Alexander Heights was 32.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 51.1% and rented at 16.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Perth metro's $1,907. Median weekly rent was $360, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Alexander Heights' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.1% of all households, including 38.3% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.9%, with lone person households at 18.1% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than 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 area's university qualification rate is 16.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 11.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 35.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 25.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Alexander Heights has 36 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 9 different routes that together facilitate 2,849 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 204 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from this primarily residential area. Car is the dominant mode of travel at 88%, while train usage stands at 5%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, higher than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6% of residents work from home, a figure that might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 407 trips daily across all routes, equating to around 79 weekly trips per individual 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

Alexander Heights residents have relatively positive health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions, aligning with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts at a fairly standard level.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~4,228 people), slightly lagging the Greater Perth average of 59.0%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.1%) and mental health issues (6.8%), with 72.4% declaring no medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Under-65 residents demonstrate better than average health outcomes. The area has 18.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,477 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with national rankings for the general 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

Alexander Heights has a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.8% of its population born overseas and 37.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Alexander Heights, comprising 50.8% of the population. However, Buddhism is significantly overrepresented in Alexander Heights, making up 7.6% of the population compared to the Greater Perth average of 2.7%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups in Alexander Heights are English at 20.7%, Australian at 19.0%, and Other at 17.8%. Notably, Vietnamese people are overrepresented in Alexander Heights at 7.5% compared to the regional average of 0.8%. Similarly, Macedonian people make up 2.4% of Alexander Heights' population, higher than the regional average of 0.4%, and Serbian people comprise 0.9%, also higher than the regional average of 0.3%.

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

The median age in Alexander Heights is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort is over-represented in Alexander Heights at 14.3%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 65 to 74 age group grew from 9.0% to 10.8% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 4.0% to 5.8%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group declined from 5.9% to 4.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Alexander Heights. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 58%, reaching 742 people from 470. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 81% of the population growth, while the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.